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).
Sentence: The early years of civilian space travel has been marked by many triumphs and tragedies.

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

Hint:

Always match the subject and verb in number. “Years” (plural) takes “have,” not “has.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

“Years” is plural, so it should be followed by “have been marked,” not “has been marked.”

Correct phrase: {have been marked by many triumphs and tragedies}