Question

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• A. She don't like to read novels, but enjoys poetry.
• B. She doesn't like to read novels, but she enjoys poetry.
• C. She doesn't likes to read novels, but enjoy poetry.
• D. She don't likes reading novels, but enjoying poetry.
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Hint:

In sentence correction questions, check for subject-verb agreement, correct verb forms after auxiliaries (e.g., "doesn't" + base verb), and parallel structure in compound sentences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Step 1: Identify grammatical requirements. The sentence consists of two clauses joined by "but," requiring correct subject-verb agreement, consistent verb tense, and parallel structure. The subject "She" is third-person singular, so verbs must align accordingly.
- Step 2: Analyze each option for errors.
- Option (1): "She don't like to read novels, but enjoys poetry." The verb "don't" is incorrect for third-person singular; it should be "doesn't." Additionally, the second clause lacks the subject "she" before "enjoys," which, while not strictly incorrect in informal usage, reduces clarity. This makes option (1) problematic.
- Option (2): "She doesn't like to read novels, but she enjoys poetry." Uses "doesn't" correctly for third-person singular, followed by the base verb "like." The second clause has "she enjoys," maintaining parallel structure with subject-verb consistency in present tense. This appears correct.
- Option (3): "She doesn't likes to read novels, but enjoy poetry." "Doesn't likes" is incorrect; after "doesn't," the base verb "like" is required, not "likes." The second clause uses "enjoy," which is incorrect for the singular subject "she" (should be "enjoys") and lacks the subject "she," breaking parallelism.
- Option (4): "She don't likes reading novels, but enjoying poetry." Combines errors: "don't" is wrong for "she," and "don't likes" is incorrect (should be "doesn't like"). The second clause uses "enjoying" (gerund form) without a subject, which is not parallel with the first clause's structure.
- Step 3: Confirm parallel structure. In option (2), both clauses have a subject and verb ("She doesn't like" and "she enjoys"), ensuring parallelism and clarity in the present tense.
- Step 4: Verify correctness. Option (2) adheres to subject-verb agreement ("doesn't" for "she"), uses the correct base verb form, and maintains consistent structure across clauses.
- Step 5: Final conclusion. Option (2) is the only grammatically correct sentence, with proper agreement, tense, and parallelism.
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