Spot the error. On the table a cage was with two white mice clinging to the top.
Correct answer: B. Was
- A. On
- B. Was
- C. Mice
- D. To
Explanation
The error is in the sentence structure and word order. "Was" is the incorrect verb position, it should be "was placed" to indicate the cage's position on the table.The sentence should read: "On the table, a cage was placed with two white mice clinging to the top."
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