Identify the incorrect sentence.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: Either of the alternatives seems to present major difficulties.
Explanation:
• This sentence is incorrect due to redundancy. The word either refers to one of two choices, while alternative also denotes a choice between two possibilities. Using both together creates a repetitive (tautological) phrase.
• To make the sentence correct, it should be rephrased as: "Either alternative seems to present major difficulties" or "Either of the options seems to present major difficulties."
Quick Tip:
• Hair is an uncountable noun here, correctly taking the singular verb is.
• One of + plural noun correctly takes a singular verb (is).
• Hyphenated compound adjectives before a noun (e.g., 57-year-old) remain in singular form.