Question

(A) We've been saying it separately up till (B) now, but we thought it would be (C) better if we spoke
in one voice.
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Answer 1

better if we spoke one voice

Answer 2

Option c) better if we spoke in one voice. -The error is in this part.

Rectifying error:

• In the question given, we must find out the error in it and also correct it.
• When we are given a sentence to spot the mistake, we must check if there is agreement among the parts of speech in it.
• Especially, the agreement between subject and verb must be looked into.
• Here there is agreement between the subject and verb.
• Then have to check if there is appropriate tense followed.
• The sentence begins with present perfect tense. So the tense that must be retained is present.
• But in option c) we have the word 'spoke'. It is wrong. It should be 'speak'.
• Thus the right answer is: Option c) better if we spoke in one voice.