Direction: In the following sentences, four words or phrases have been…
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Direction: In the following sentences, four words or phrases have been underlined. One of them is incorrect. Choose the incorrect word or phrase from the options.
He is one of the great men who has helped him.
- A.
He is
- B.
one of the
- C.
who has
- D.
helped him
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Correct answer: C
Explanation: The phrase 'one of the great men' makes 'men' the antecedent of the relative pronoun 'who'. Because 'men' is plural, the verb in the relative clause must also be plural.
Why 'who has' is wrong: 'has' is singular and does not agree with the plural antecedent 'men'. The correct verb form is 'have'.
Additional note: When a relative clause follows a phrase like 'one of the + plural noun', the verb in that relative clause must agree with the plural noun.
Example: He is one of the soldiers who fight for their country.
Related point: 'Each of' + plural noun typically takes a singular verb: Example: Each of the buildings is surrounded by high metal fencing.