Question
Language Comprehension Question on Sentence Correction
A sentence has been divided into four parts. Choose the part that has an error.
A
In the past, behind the immediate popularity
B
of the phonograph is the entire electric
C
implosion that gave such new stress and
D
importance to actual speech rhythms in music, poetry, and dance alike
Answer
of the phonograph is the entire electric
Explanation
Solution
The error is in the use of "a receptacles". Since "receptacles" is plural, the article "a" should be removed to match the plural noun.The correct option is (B): of the phonograph is the entire electric