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Question
Identify which part has an error:
Billiards, popularly played in many countries, are a connection of both Mathematics and Football. [Advanced]
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Solution
When a plural noun is a proper name for a singular object or collective unit, a singular verb is used and vice versa. In the given sentence, 'are a connection' is incorrect as 'billiards' is the singular noun thus, the singular verb should be used.
It should be replaced with 'is a connection'. 'Popularly played' is the correct tense used.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.