Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error. Economics is one of the subject which I have found very difficult since school.
one of the subject
Analyzing the Grammatical Error in the Sentence
The question asks us to identify the segment in the sentence "Economics is one of the subject which I have found very difficult since school" that contains a grammatical error. Let's break down the sentence and examine each part.
Understanding the Grammatical Construction "One of the"
The phrase "one of the" is used to refer to a single item from a group of several items. The key rule when using "one of the" is that it must be followed by a plural noun.
- Incorrect: One of the book is interesting.
- Correct: One of the books is interesting.
This rule applies because you are selecting one item out of a collection of multiple items (books).
Identifying the Error in the Given Sentence
The sentence is: "Economics is one of the subject which I have found very difficult since school."
Let's look at the segment "one of the subject". According to the rule discussed above, the noun following "one of the" should be plural. However, "subject" is singular.
Therefore, the phrase "one of the subject" contains a grammatical error. It should be "one of the subjects".
Examining the Options
Now let's match our finding with the given options:
- Economics is: This segment is grammatically correct. "Economics" is treated as a singular subject here (as a field of study), and "is" is the correct singular verb.
- which I have found: This relative clause is grammatically correct and appropriately follows the noun (which would be "subjects" in the corrected sentence). "Have found" is the correct tense and form.
- very difficult since school: This part describes how the subject was found and the time frame. It is grammatically correct in this context.
- one of the subject: As identified earlier, this segment incorrectly uses the singular noun "subject" after "one of the".
Based on this analysis, the segment containing the grammatical error is "one of the subject".
| Sentence Segment | Analysis | Grammatical Error? |
|---|---|---|
| Economics is | "Economics" (subject) + "is" (singular verb) | No |
| one of the subject | "One of the" + singular noun "subject" | Yes (Should be "subjects") |
| which I have found | Relative clause, correctly formed | No |
| very difficult since school | Adverbial phrase describing finding + time | No |
The correct sentence should be: "Economics is one of the subjects which I have found very difficult since school."
Revision Table: Common Grammatical Errors
| Error Type | Incorrect Example | Correct Example | Rule/Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject-Verb Agreement | He go to the park. | He goes to the park. | Singular subject (He) needs singular verb (goes). |
| Noun Number after "One of the" | One of the car is fast. | One of the cars is fast. | "One of the" must be followed by a plural noun. |
| Pronoun Agreement | Each student must bring their book. | Each student must bring his or her book. (Or rephrase) | Pronouns should agree in number and gender with their antecedents. |
| Incorrect Tense | Yesterday, I go to the store. | Yesterday, I went to the store. | Use the past tense for completed actions in the past. |
Additional Information: The "One of the" Construction
While "one of the" is followed by a plural noun, the verb that follows the entire phrase "one of the [plural noun]" is usually singular, because the subject is "one".
- Example: One of the students is absent today. (The subject is "One", not "students").
However, if a relative clause follows, the verb in the relative clause agrees with the noun it modifies (the plural noun), not "one".
- Example: He is one of the students who are always on time. (The relative pronoun "who" refers to "students", which is plural, so the verb is "are").
In the original sentence, "Economics is one of the subject which I have found...", the relative clause "which I have found very difficult since school" refers to the subject/subjects. Even if "subjects" was used, the verb "have found" correctly agrees with the implicit antecedent, referring to the subjects themselves being difficult.
The primary error remains the singular noun "subject" after "one of the".
Important Questions from Error Spotting
Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
A honest mistake (a) / is no more than that; (b) / just an honest mistake. (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
A company of five thousand soldiers , (a) / having marched tirelessly for over five days , (b) / have just moved into their cantonment . (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
Every person who believes in principles (a) / must stand up to fight (b) / for their convictions . (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
The Olympic Games reflects(a) / the highest spirit of (b) / human endeavour and achievement . (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
The principal of the school (a) / stressed the need for discipline (b) / amongst the students. (c) / No error (d)
