GO Classes Test Series 2024 | Mock GATE | Test 14 | Question: 6

Question

Select the grammatically incorrect sentence from the options given.

• A. The case holding the plates are broken.
• B. Either Ravi or Reena is attempting to come today.
• C. Both Ali and Anjana will have to take the test.
• D. The overall sentiment in the office is negative regarding the reports.

Answer 1

The grammatically incorrect sentence is: Option (A). The case holding the plates are broken.

The reason is Subject-verb agreement. The subject is "The case," which is singular. Therefore, the verb should also be singular, which is "is." In the given sentence, "are" is used, making Option A incorrect.

The correct sentence is: The case holding the plates is broken.

The other sentences are grammatically correct:

• Option (B): Either Ravi or Reena is attempting to come today. (Subject-verb agreement is correct: "Either" is treated as singular here.)
• Option (C): Both Ali and Anjana will have to take the test. (Subject-verb agreement is correct: "Both" is treated as plural here.)
• Option (D): The overall sentiment in the office is negative regarding the reports. (No subject-verb agreement issue, "sentiment" is the subject and "is" is the correct verb.)

Answer 2

Option A)

The correct sentence would be: " The case holding the plates is broken."

Plates are plural but the case is singular so 'is' must be used and not 'are'.