Identify the error in the sentences given below, if there is no error, mark option ( e ).
(a)Film viewers claim that
(b) the number of scenes depicting alcohol consumption
(c) have increased dramatically over
(d) the last decade.
( e ) No error

Answer

c

Explanation

The number of scenes depicting alcohol consumption has increased dramatically over --- is the right usage as, 'the number' as the subject will take a singular verb 'has'.