Direction: Choose the part with the error. Each of (a) / these substances (b) / are found in India. (c) / No error (d)
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Identifying the Sentence Error
The question asks us to identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error. The sentence given is broken into parts:
Each of (a) / these substances (b) / are found in India. (c) / No error (d)
We need to examine each part to find the mistake.
Analyzing Subject-Verb Agreement with "Each of"
The potential error often lies in subject-verb agreement. Let's look at the subject of the sentence. The sentence begins with the phrase "Each of these substances". In phrases like "Each of + plural noun", the subject is considered singular because "Each" refers to every single item in the group individually. Therefore, the verb that follows must be singular to agree with the singular subject "Each".
Pinpointing the Error in Part (c)
Part (c) of the sentence is "are found in India". The verb used here is "are found". Since "Each" is singular, the verb should also be singular. The singular form of "are" in this context is "is". Therefore, the correct verb should be "is found".
The incorrect verb form "are found" creates a subject-verb agreement error with the singular subject "Each".
The corrected sentence should read: "Each of these substances is found in India."
Based on this analysis, the error is located in part (c) of the sentence.
Summary of the Grammatical Error
- The subject is "Each", which is singular.
- The verb used in part (c) is "are found", which is plural.
- A singular subject requires a singular verb.
- The correct verb form is "is found".
- Therefore, the error is in part (c).
Revision Table: Subject-Verb Agreement
| Subject Type | Examples | Verb Form (Present Tense) |
|---|---|---|
| Singular Noun/Pronoun | He, She, It, John, Book | Plays, Reads, Is, Has |
| Plural Noun/Pronoun | They, We, You, Books, Students | Play, Read, Are, Have |
| "Each of + Plural Noun" | Each of the students, Each of the books | Is, Has (singular) |
| "Every + Singular Noun" | Every student, Every book | Is, Has (singular) |
Additional Information on Distributive Pronouns
Distributive pronouns like 'each', 'either', and 'neither' refer to individual members of a group. When these are used as the subject, or when a phrase like 'each of' + plural noun is the subject, they are typically treated as singular and require a singular verb. Similarly, phrases beginning with 'every' (e.g., 'every student', 'every book') also take singular verbs.
Understanding these specific subject-verb agreement rules is crucial for identifying and correcting errors in sentences, especially in competitive exams.
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