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Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.

The gentry of the town was invited.

  1. is invited
  2. has been invited
  3. were invited
  4. No improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4


Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 3


Solution : The correct answer is the third option, "were invited".

The reason for this choice is that the subject "gentry " is plural , so it should be followed by the plural verb "were".

Therefore, the correct sentence is, "The gentry of the town were invited."

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