Select the segment which has an error.
Rescue officials was unable to find any survivors in the California boat tragedy.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. was unable.
As the subject (Rescue officials) is plural verb (was) should be in plural form i.e. 'were'.
- Subject singular - verb singular.
- Subject plural - verb plural.
The correct sentence will be-
Rescue officials were unable to find any survivors in the California boat tragedy.