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Identify the part that contains an error: The (a) / committee (b) / was (c) / divided in their opinions (d).
AThe
Bcommittee
Cwas
Ddivided in their opinions
✓ Correct Answer: C — was
When a collective noun indicates members acting individually (divided), it takes a plural verb ('were').
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