spot the error She could not continue (A) her study (B) because her means (C ) was poor.(D)
Correct answer: C. was poor
- A. continue
- B. her study
- C. was poor
- D. her means
Explanation
D) was poor: Incorrect. The verb "was" is singular, but "means" is treated as plural in this context. Therefore, the correct verb form should be "were poor."
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