(A) a specific group, this being the golden macaques, are highly susceptible to
(B) a specific group, the golden macaques, is highly susceptible to
(C) one group, specifically golden macaques, is highly susceptible of
(D) a specific group, the golden macaques, which are highly susceptible to
(E) a specific group, the golden macaques, which are highly susceptible of
Solution:
Subject-verb Agreement + Modifiers
A: “this being the golden macaques” is wordy. “specific group”(singular subject)…are(plural verb) violate subject-verb agreement.
C: “specifically”(adverb) incorrectly modifying “golden macaques”(noun).
D and E: The use of non-essential clause “which are highly susceptible” is incorrect. Something should have come after this non-essential clause.
Sentence Correction - 1000 Questions with Solution:
B: “specific group”(singular subject)…is(singular verb) maintains subject-verb agreement. The phrase “the golden macaques” correctly modifies “a specific group”.
