Question

    Direction: In the following question, a sentence is

    given, divided into 5 parts. Part (E) is grammatically correct. Out of the other four parts, one part contains an error. Mark the option containing the part with the error. If none of the parts have errors, mark 'No error' as your answer. A wave of brutal killings (A) / of women across several (B) / Middle-Eastern countries (C) / in recent weeks have (D) / prompted outrage and indignation. (E)
    A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

      In D, replace the plural verb HAVE with singular verb HAS, as its subject WAVE is singular, requiring the singular form of the verb. Thus, C is the right answer.

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