A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given…
2023
A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to 'No improvement'.
Unfiltered rays from the sun is a leading cause of skin cancer.
- A.
Ray from the sun is
- B.
Rays that shine from the sun are
- C.
Rays from the sun are
- D.
No improvement
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Correct answer: C
Answer: 'Rays from the sun are'
Why: The subject "rays" is plural, so the verb must be plural. This is a subject–verb agreement issue.
"Ray from the sun is" is incorrect because 'ray' is singular and the phrase lacks the article that would make it grammatical ('A ray from the sun is'). The meaning here refers to multiple rays, so the singular form is inappropriate.
"Rays that shine from the sun are" is grammatical but wordy and slightly awkward; 'shine' typically describes the sun itself rather than the rays. The concise form is clearer.
"Rays from the sun are" is correct: it uses the plural noun 'rays' with the plural verb 'are', resolving the agreement error.
"No improvement" is not appropriate because the original underlined phrase has the verb 'is' with the plural noun 'rays', causing a subject–verb disagreement.
Final corrected sentence:
Unfiltered rays from the sun are a leading cause of skin cancer.