Directions : Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical…
2023
Directions : Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. In the following sentences, a part is highlighted in each sentence which is error-free, the error, if any, will be in any other part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
One of the student in the (A)/ advanced mathematics class consistently (B)/ outperforms their peers,/ showcasing exceptional (C)/ problem-solving skills.(D)
Answer: A. A — ConceptIn the structure “one of the + [noun],” the noun naming the larger group must be PLURAL, because “one of” selects a single member out of many. The verb…
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A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- E.
No error
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Correct answer: A
Concept
In the structure “one of the + [noun],” the noun naming the larger group must be PLURAL, because “one of” selects a single member out of many. The verb that follows, however, agrees with the singular subject “one,” so it stays singular. So the fixed pattern is: one of the + plural noun + singular verb.
Applying it to this sentence
The opening phrase reads “One of the student in the…” Here “one of the” demands a plural group noun, but “student” is singular — this is the grammatical error.
The correction is “One of the students in the…” (plural “students”).
The verb “outperforms” correctly stays singular because the head subject is “one,” not “students.” That part is already error-free.
Checking the other parts
“advanced mathematics class consistently” — noun phrase plus adverb, no agreement or usage problem.
“showcasing exceptional” — the participle “showcasing” correctly modifies the subject; no error.
“problem-solving skills.” — standard compound modifier with a plural noun; no error.
Since a real error exists in the opening phrase, “No error” cannot be selected.
Result: the error lies in the opening segment “One of the student in the” — “student” must be the plural “students.”