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Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Not only the chairman but also the members (1)/ has been charged with violating (2)/ the rules mentioned in the official notice (3)/ during the proceedings. (4)

1. (1)
2. (2)
3. (3)
4. (4)

Correct answer: (2)

Solution

The subject is "the members," which is plural, so the verb should be "have been charged," not "has been charged." The error is in part (2).

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