The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the one bold part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence contains no error, select choice E.
The origin(A) of amusement parks lie in ancient and medieval religious festivals and trade fairs, where(B) merchants, entertainers, and food sellers gathered(C) in order to(D) take advantage of the large crowds. No error(E)
A. (A)
B. (B)
C. (C)
D. (D)
E. (E)
Answer is A
Here's Why:
The error in this sentence occurs at (A), where there is subject-verb disagreement. To agree with the plural verb “lie,” the singular “origin” must be changed to the plural “origins.”
Question Type: Identifying Sentence Errors
(Writing)
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