Error Spotting · Question 10 · Medium

Error Spotting question 10

Read the sentence below, divided into parts, and identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The number of applicants / (B) for the scholarship / (C) has risen sharply this year. / (D) No error

  1. (A) The number of applicants
  2. (B) for the scholarship
  3. (C) has risen sharply this year.
  4. (D) No error
Answer and explanation

Answer: D. (D) No error

Explanation: 'The number of' is singular and takes a singular verb, so 'has risen' is correct. The sentence has no error.

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