SPOT THE ERROR:The Japanese suffered all the pain and pang patiently and boldly.
Correct answer: D. Pain and pang
- A. The Japanese
- B. Suffered
- C. All
- D. Pain and pang
Explanation
Answer: DReplace "pain and pang" with "pains and pangs""pain and pang" uses a singular form, whereas the context suggests a collective experience involving multiple instances of pain. Replacing "pain and pang" with "pains and pangs" makes it right by using the plural forms,
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