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Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:

My uncle and guardian want me to start my own business.

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My uncle and guardian wants me to start my own business.

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Subject - Verb Agreement
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Chapter 3: Subject - Verb Agreement - Exercise C [Page 49]

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Chapter 3 Subject - Verb Agreement
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