SPOT THE ERRORSThe Company's profits(A) rose(B) by 11%( C) in the fourth quarters(D) of the year.
Correct answer: D. the fourth quarters
- A. company's profile
- B. rose
- C. by 11%
- D. the fourth quarters
Explanation
The correct phrase should be "the fourth quarter", not "the fourth quarters". "Quarter" is a singular noun in this context, referring to a specific period of the year.So, the corrected sentence would be:"The company's profits rose by 11% in the fourth quarter of the year."
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