Question

read the passage. look at the underlined section marked number (14). there may be a mistake in the way the sentence is written. if you find a mistake, choose the answer that corrects the mistake. if there is no mistake, choose correct as is.
a correct as is.
b the vast majority of natural leopard, ocelot, lynx and jaguar furs was banned on the international market by laws protecting endangered species.
c the vast majority of natural leopard, ocelot, lynx and jaguar furs are banned on the international market by laws protecting endangered species.
d the vast majority of natural leopard, ocelot, lynx and jaguar furs were banned on the international market by laws protecting endangered species.

Explanation:

The subject "The vast majority of natural leopard, ocelot, lynx and jaguar furs" is plural. The verb should agree with the subject in number. "Are" is the correct present - tense plural verb form for this sentence to describe a general fact about the ban on these furs in the international market due to endangered - species protection laws.

Answer:

C. The vast majority of natural leopard, ocelot, lynx and jaguar furs are banned on the international market by laws protecting endangered species.