Spot a grammatical error in the following sentence. (A)The obstacle of most…
2024
Spot a grammatical error in the following sentence.
(A)The obstacle of most professional’s/(B)career lives are/(C)their mentality to accept new trends./(D)no error.
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
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Correct answer: B
Key point: the sentence has a subject–verb agreement error. The singular subject requires a singular verb.
Explanation:
Identify the subject: The main subject is the singular noun phrase starting with "The obstacle".
Check the verb: The clause uses "are", which is a plural verb and does not agree with the singular subject. It should be changed to the singular verb "is".
Minor style/possessive note: The phrase "most professional’s" is incorrect; use the plural possessive "most professionals'" or rephrase as "in most professionals' careers."
Corrected sentence:
The obstacle of most professionals' career lives is their mentality to accept new trends.
Clearer revision (recommended for style and clarity):
The main obstacle in most professionals' careers is their reluctance to accept new trends.