Identify the error, if any, in the sentence below.
To this day, Jane Goodall’s data on (A) primate behavior tells (B) us a lot about (C) the similarities between (D) monkeys and humans. No Error (E)
This is one that the vast majority of test takers will probably miss. In spoken English, we often use the word “data” as if it were singular. However, “data” is actually the plural form of “datum.” In SAT world, this sentence is incorrect, even though no one would correct you if you were to say it this way! In order for this to be correct, “tells” has to be changed to “tell.” The answer is (B).
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