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