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Which of the following sentences requires editing to correct an error in subject-verb agreement?

Every one of the scouts is responsible for his own camping equipment and should come prepared for a strenuous hike.

The walls of the old villa have been newly plastered with white stucco, which rob them of their charm.

Not only the horses but also the goat has been rounded up and locked in the barn.

The receptionists and clerks each hope for a substantial bonus this year.

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Correct Answer: The walls of the old villa have been newly plastered with white stucco, which rob them of their charm.

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