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Question

In the following sentence four words or phrases are underlined. If there is any mistake with regard to grammar or usage, it is in the underlined part only. Identify the incorrect part.
Five gallons of petrol are not enough to cover the distance.

Options

  • enough

  • of

  • are

  • the distance

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Solution

Five gallons of petrol is not enough to cover the distance.
Therefore, are is the correct option.

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