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Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error.'

There were a time when scientists took this myth seriously.

Option 1: No error

Option 2: There were a time

Option 3: When scientists took

Option 4: This myth seriously


Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: There were a time


Solution : The error lies in the second option.

The correction involves changing were to was to ensure the subject-verb agreement. "There was a time" is the correct phrase in this context.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: " There was a time when scientists took this myth seriously."

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