Question

[Lê Quỳnh Anh]

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

The popularity of soccer in the United States were increased (A) significantly (B) by the playing (C) of the World Cup in cities throughout the country in 1994.(D)

A. were increased

B. significantly

C. the playing

D. in 1994

Answer 1

[Dương Hoàn Anh]

A

“were increased” -> “was increased”. Chủ ngữ trong câu là “the popularity” – danh từ không đếm được, vì thế động từ to be đúng phải là was