Question

In the sentence given below, four words/phrases have been underlined and the underlined words/phrases are given as options. Select the option that contains grammatical error(s). $\underline{\text{The early years of civilian space travel}}$ $\underline{\text{has been marked}}$ $\underline{\text{by many triumphs}}$ $\underline{\text{and tragedies.}}$

• A. The early years
• B. has been marked
• C. by many triumphs
• D. and tragedies

Hint:

When identifying errors in sentences, check for subject-verb agreement. In this case, the plural subject "The early years" requires the plural verb "have."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The error lies in the phrase $\underline{\text{has been marked}}$.
Since "The early years" is a plural subject, the correct form should be:
"have been marked".
The correct sentence is:
"The early years of civilian space travel have been marked by many triumphs and tragedies."