Proofread the following paragraph and select the sentence that contains a grammar error.
The death penalty constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. Most states recognizes this fact by either outlawing or severely curtailing its use. In fact, although almost 1500 people have been executed in the United States in the last 40 years, the annual number of executions peaked in the late 1990s and early 2000s and has been declining ever since. Experts estimate that this downward trend will continue for the foreseeable future.
A. In fact, although almost 1500 people have been executed in the United States in the last 40 years, the annual number of executions peaked in the late 1990s and early 2000s and has been declining ever since.
B. The death penalty constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.
C. Most states recognizes this fact by either outlawing or severely curtailing its use.
D. Experts estimate that this downward trend will continue for the foreseeable future.
Answer (2)
The grammar error in the provided paragraph is in sentence c, where "recognizes" should be changed to "recognize" to agree with the plural subject "Most states." Understanding subject-verb agreement is essential for writing correct sentences. Always match the verb form to the subject in terms of number (singular or plural). ;
The grammar error is in option C, where "recognizes" should be changed to "recognize" to agree with the plural subject "Most states." Correct verb agreement is essential for clear writing. The sentence should read: "Most states recognize this fact by either outlawing or severely curtailing its use."
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