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Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D). "(A) A number of residents (B) has complained (C) about the noise from the construction site."
- (A) A number of residents
- (B) has complained
- (C) about the noise from the construction site.
- (D) No error
Answer
B. (B) has complained
Solution
"A number of" means "many" and takes a plural verb: "have complained."
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