In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find…
2023
In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the 'No error' option.
A number of Indian students (A)/ is applying at (B)/ foreign universities these days. (C)/ No error (D)
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
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Correct answer: B
Correct answer: the segment "is applying at" is incorrect.
Explanation: the sentence has a subject-verb agreement issue and a preposition choice to note.
Rule: "A number of" + plural noun takes a plural verb.
Example: "A number of students are attending."
Preposition note: use "apply to" when referring to institutions (for example, "apply to a university").
Correction: replace "is" with "are" and use "to" instead of "at."
Corrected sentence: A number of Indian students are applying to foreign universities these days.