Verbal Reasoning - English - English Grammar:

Subject Verb Agreement

MCQ - 565-4844

Question:

Among the many reasons for his defeat in the election uwas his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditionsu, and his unwarranted attack on his chief opponent.

was his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions
were his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions
were his arrogant assumptions that his constituents were incapable of understanding economical conditions
were his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions
was the arrogant assumption that his constituents was incapable of understanding economic conditions

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Option(B) is correct The two reasons were his "arrogant assumption" and his "unwarranted attack". Since these two items constitute a compound subject, the verb should be plural (were, notwas). In C the word economical is incorrect.

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