Question

read each sentence and decide whether the underlined portion contains a mistake. if it does, identify the best way to correct or improve the sentence by choosing the appropriate alternative from the answer choices. if the underlined portion requires no correction or improvement, choose no improvement or correction is required. the decrease in members of the club are affecting the ability of the club to maintain its staff. the decrease in members at the club were affecting decreases in membership at the club are affecting the decrease in members from the clubs are affected affecting the decrease in members are no improvement or correction is required.

Explanation:

• Analyze subject - verb agreement: The subject "The decrease" is singular. In the original sentence, "are" (plural) is incorrect.
• Consider preposition usage: "at the club" is more appropriate than "of the club" in this context when referring to the location (the club as an establishment). Also, "membership" is a more standard term than just "members" in this context of club - related decrease.

Answer:

Decreases in membership at the club are affecting