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Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The committee’s recommendation, notwithstanding its ambiguity, (1)/ were considered by the reviewers (2)/ to prioritise procedural compliance (3)/ over substantive reform. (4)

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

Correct answer: (2)

Solution

The subject 'The committee’s recommendation' is singular, so the verb must be 'was considered' instead of 'were considered'. The error is in part (2).

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