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In the sentence given below, four words/phrases have been underlined and the underlined words/phrases are given as options. Select the option that contains grammatical error(s).
$\underline{\text{These days,}}$
$\underline{\text{students pursuing higher studies}}$
$\underline{\text{do not pay any attention}}$
$\underline{\text{to the feedbacks provided by their tutors.}}$
In the sentence given below, four words/phrases have been underlined and the underlined words/phrases are given as options. Select the option that contains grammatical error(s).
$\underline{\text{These days,}}$
$\underline{\text{students pursuing higher studies}}$
$\underline{\text{do not pay any attention}}$
$\underline{\text{to the feedbacks provided by their tutors.}}$
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When dealing with uncountable nouns like "feedback," avoid using the plural form.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2025
- students pursuing higher studies
- do not pay any attention
- to the feedbacks
- provided by their tutors
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The error lies in the phrase $\underline{\text{to the feedbacks}}$.
The word "feedback" is uncountable, so the plural form "feedbacks" is incorrect.
The correct sentence is:
"students do not pay any attention to feedback provided by their tutors."
The word "feedback" is uncountable, so the plural form "feedbacks" is incorrect.
The correct sentence is:
"students do not pay any attention to feedback provided by their tutors."
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