Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
None except the top-ranked researchers (1)/ has received invitations (2)/ for the closed-door summit (3)/ scheduled next quarter. (4)
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: (2)
Explanation
• The error lies in part (2) of the sentence. Replace the singular verb has with the plural verb have.
• When using the structure none except or none but, the verb agrees with the noun or pronoun following except/but.
• Since the top-ranked researchers is a plural noun, it requires the plural auxiliary verb have received.
Correct Sentence: None except the top-ranked researchers have received invitations for the closed-door summit scheduled next quarter.