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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).
Sneezing occur when irritants aren't caught by nasal hair.
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).
Sneezing occur when irritants aren't caught by nasal hair.
Sneezing occur when irritants aren't caught by nasal hair.
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Pay attention to subject-verb agreement when identifying errors in sentences. Singular subjects require singular verbs.
Updated On: Apr 19, 2025
- Sneezing occur
- when irritants
- aren't caught
- by nasal hair
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The error lies in the phrase "Sneezing occur". The subject "Sneezing" is singular, so the correct verb form should be "occurs" instead of "occur." The corrected sentence would be: "Sneezing occurs when irritants aren't caught by nasal hair."
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