The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
It have been only(1) / through writing(2) / that men have been able(3) / to spread their ideas to mankind(4)/no error
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. It have been only
- In the given sentence, the use of ‘have been’ is incorrect.
- Have is used with the pronouns I, you, we, and they.
- Has is used with he, she, and it.
- Therefore, in the sentence ‘has’ will be used in place of ‘have’.
Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.