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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The contrast between / Britain and other countries / of Europe / are striking.

A

The contrast between

B

of Europe

C

are striking

D

Britain and other countries

Solution

the error lies in option C.

are striking should be replaced with is striking.

the subject of the sentence is the contrast which is singular hence a singular auxiliary verb is needed here.