English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Spotting Errors
Directions: In each of the questions, there are four sentences or...
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 wider economy.
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.
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.