mdcat english MCQ #81

mdcat english MCQ #81

1. Question 1

   Q1. The teacher gave the students a lot of homework. Which of the following passive constructions is incorrect?

   • A) The students were given a lot of homework by the teacher.
   • B) A lot of homework was given to the students by the teacher.
   • C) A lot of homework were given to the students.
   • D) The students were given a lot of homework.

   Answer: A lot of homework were given to the students.

   Explanation: 'A lot of homework' is a singular noun phrase, so 'were given' is incorrect; it should be 'was given'.