Expenditure Verb Agreement
The sentence requires a verb that agrees with the singular subject "The expenditure". The phrasal verb "break down" means to divide something into smaller parts or explain it in detail.
- The subject "expenditure" is singular.
- In the present tense, a singular subject requires a verb ending in "-s".
- Therefore, the correct form is "breaks down".
The phrase "breaks down" fits the context, indicating that the project's expenditure is itemized as follows:
- Equipment: Rs. 20 lakhs
- Salaries: Rs. 12 lakhs
- Contingency: Rs. 3 lakhs
The completed sentence reads: The expenditure on the project breaks down as follows: equipment Rs.20 lakhs, salaries Rs.12 lakhs, and contingency Rs.3 lakhs.
Important Questions from Grammar
Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The reason for visiting Meerut was because my mother needed to be looked after.
Select the grammatically correct sentence.
A. The Supriya is the best girl in the class.
B. Supriya is the best girl in the class.
C. Supriya is best girl in the class.
D. The Supriya is a best girl in the class.
Select the grammatically correct statement from among the given options.
A. It is a nice party. I am enjoying the party.
B. It is a party. I am enjoying an party.
C. It is party. I am enjoying a party.
D. It is the party. I am enjoying an party.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Due to increased international travel, the tourism sector has grown to be a global tracker to the global economy.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Having known that / the train was already on the platform, / they ran fastly / to catch it.
