SPOT THE ERROR
Correct answer: A. The family is delighted with their presents.
- A. The family is delighted with their presents.
- B. The family are delighted with its presents.
- C. The family delights with its present.
- D. The family are delighted with their presents.
Explanation
Option A correctly uses the singular form "is" to match the singular subject "family" and the plural possessive pronoun "their" to correctly refer to "presents." The other options have subject-verb agreement or pronoun agreement issues.
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