Question

Directions: In each of the following question, a part of the given sentence has been underlined as this part may have an error. The first option is the same as the underlined part in the given sentence. Choose this option if you think that the underlined part has no error. Otherwise, choose the option that rectifies the error in the underlined part of the given sentence.
Research shows that besides from obesity, Office Ergonomics are a leading factor that contributes to backache.

• A. Besides from obesity, Office Ergonomics are a leading factor
• B. Apart from obesity, Office Ergonomics is a leading factor
• C. Along with obesity, Office Ergonomics were leading factors
• D. Beside obesity, Office Ergonomics should be leading factor's
• E. Coupled with obesity, Office Ergonomics was leading factors

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In the given problem, we are tasked with identifying whether there is an error in the underlined part of the sentence, and if so, choosing the option that correctly rectifies the error.

1. Original Sentence: "Research shows that besides from obesity, Office Ergonomics are a leading factor that contributes to backache."
2. The phrase "besides from obesity" is incorrect. The word "besides" does not require a preposition such as "from" to follow it. Furthermore, the correct phrase should be "apart from obesity" or simply "besides obesity".
3. The term "Office Ergonomics are" is another point of concern. Here, "Office Ergonomics" is treated as a singular subject because it refers to a single field or concept. Thus, the correct phrase is "Office Ergonomics is".
4. Option Analysis:
   • Option 1: "Besides from obesity, Office Ergonomics are a leading factor" - Incorrect due to "besides from" and subject-verb disagreement.
   • Option 2: "Apart from obesity, Office Ergonomics is a leading factor" - Correct. It uses "apart from" correctly and agrees with the singular subject "Office Ergonomics."
   • Option 3: "Along with obesity, Office Ergonomics were leading factors" - Incorrect due to subject-verb disagreement ("were" instead of "is").
   • Option 4: "Beside obesity, Office Ergonomics should be leading factor's" - Incorrect. "Beside" should not have an apostrophe in "factor's" and "should be" is not the correct verb agreement.
   • Option 5: "Coupled with obesity, Office Ergonomics was leading factors" - Incorrect. "Was leading factors" is grammatically incorrect as "factors" should be singular or "was" should be changed to "were."

The correct choice is Option 2: "Apart from obesity, Office Ergonomics is a leading factor."

This selection ensures correct use of preposition and subject-verb agreement, which are crucial for clear and grammatically accurate communication.