找出下列句子的一處語(yǔ)法錯(cuò)誤：
When questioned about their original career inspirations, many famous scientists acknowledge that they fascinated the stars ever since they were children.
用考題：
It is a waste of money for government to fund space travel or space exploration. (2015.10.11)
答案：
When questioned about their original career inspirations, many famous scientists acknowledge that they were/have been fascinated by the stars ever since they were children.