Directions: In the following questions, some part of the sentence is highlighted in bold. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given then choose option E ‘No Correction required’ as the answer.
Peace and prosperity are something, people of Iraq is looking for.
Peace and prosperity has been
Incorrect AnswerPeace and prosperity is
Correct AnswerPeace and prosperity were
Incorrect AnswerPeace and prosperity have been
Incorrect AnswerNo correction required
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
As per subject verb agreement, When two singular subjects are practically synonymous the verb should be in the singular form.
Thus, Singular verb is to be used here, as the next fragement of sentence is also in present tense.
Correct sentence- Peace and prosperity is something, people are looking for.
Hence, option B is the correct answer
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