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<p>At the reception were the chattering guests, the three-tiered cake, and the lively music that have become characteristic of many wedding celebrations.</p>

<p>THe answer is NO ERROR, but i still think it should be "characteristics" cause it used "were" earlier.
Can someone help? THX :)</p>

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<p>I believe the term characteristic is used in a different way here. Characteristic isn't describing the chattering guests, cake, and music. It is saying how those things are TYPICAL of many wedding celebrations now.</p>

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<p>Erm... characteristic is an adjective here. Adjectives don't have plural forms. :/</p>

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<p>Oh i see! It makes sense now. Thanks :)</p>

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