Asked by Danielle Thoresen on Jun 01, 2024
Verified
Select the part of the sentence that contains a grammar or punctuation error. The fanciest designs was the multicolored masterpieces that the Japanese developed during the nineteenth century.
A) fanciest
B) was
C) masterpieces that
Designs
The process of envisioning and planning the creation of objects, systems, buildings, or experiments to fulfill a particular purpose or address a specific problem.
Nineteenth Century
The period extending from the year 1801 through 1900, characterized by industrial, cultural, and political changes worldwide.
Japanese
Pertaining to Japan, its people, culture, or language.
- Pinpoint grammatical and punctuation inaccuracies in compositions in English.
Verified Answer
AO
Amanda OlsonJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The subject "designs" is plural, so the correct verb form should be "were" instead of "was". The correct sentence would be "The fanciest designs were the multicolored masterpieces that the Japanese developed during the nineteenth century."
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint grammatical and punctuation inaccuracies in compositions in English.