Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Articles are very important words in English and so is their knowledge.
Reasons (R): Two or more pronouns joined by "and" require a plural verb.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true

Hint:

In Assertion-Reason questions, first check if both statements are true independently. If they are, try connecting them with "because". If the sentence doesn't make sense (e.g., "Articles are important because pronouns joined by 'and' use plural verbs"), then (R) is not the correct explanation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests the ability to evaluate two independent grammatical statements and determine their truth value and logical relationship. Assertion-Reason questions require checking if the Reason directly justifies why the Assertion is true.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Analysis of Assertion (A): Articles (a, an, the) are indeed fundamental components of English grammar. They define nouns as specific or unspecific. Proper knowledge of articles is crucial for grammatical accuracy. Therefore, Assertion (A) is true.
2. Analysis of Reason (R): This is a rule of Subject-Verb Agreement. When two or more pronouns (or nouns) are joined by the conjunction "and", they form a compound subject which typically takes a plural verb. Example: "He and I are going to the market." Thus, Reason (R) is also true.
3. Relationship Evaluation: While both statements are grammatically correct, they belong to different domains of English grammar (Articles vs. Subject-Verb Agreement). The rule about pronouns and plural verbs does not explain \textit{why} articles are important. Therefore, (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Step 3: Final Answer:
Both statements are individually true, but the Reason is not the explanation for the Assertion.