English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishSpotting Errors
Directions: In each of the questions, there are four sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence/s or part/s that is/are incorrect in terms of grammar and usage and choose the answer accordingly: I. Both revenue and profits, when compared to II. the results reported for the first quarter have shown III. signs of improvement that suggests IV. a slow but steady pick-up in demand in the
Options
- AOnly I
- BOnly I and II
- COnly III
- DOnly II, III and IV
Correct answer
C. Only III
Step-by-step solution
Fragment III: signs of improvement that suggests In this fragment, the singular case of the verb 'suggest' is erroneous. Instead of 'suggests' it should be 'suggest' to make it grammatically correct. Correct fragment: signs of improvement that suggest The other fragments are absolutely correct and has no error in it. Option C is hence the correct answer.