Question

Proofread the following article and correct its three subject-verb disagreements.

‘This new technology is for everyone and will revolutionise the lives of millions of ordinary commuters. Cheaper than concrete or tarmac but just as durable, the new cycling paths absorbs light and re-emits it when they senses that it is required. They’re one hundred percent environmentally-friendly.'

Answer 1

Answer: absorb/re-emit/sense

Step-by-step explanation:

In this second sentence all three verbs do not agree with its subject.

Cheaper than concrete or tarmac but just as durable, the new cycling paths absorbs light and re-emits it when they senses that it is required.

The subject is the new cycling paths. This is a plural subject. But the verbs

absorbs,re-emits and senses are conjugated in the 3rd person singular of the Simple Present tense. They should not have the s, so the correct sentence is:

Cheaper than concrete or tarmac but just as durable, the new cycling paths absorb light and re-emit it when they sense that it is required.