SAT题型:Writing > Identifying Sentence Errors

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The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence contains no error, select choice E.

The originA of amusement parks lie in ancient and medieval religious festivals and trade fairs, whereB merchants, entertainers, and food sellers gatheredC in order toD take advantage of the large crowds. No errorE
Answer Choices

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)

答案:A

解析:

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.”