SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 23

SSC CGL Tier II English - 30/11/2016 • English • Q23

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Each one of his sisters (A) / were (B) / hardworking.(C)/ No Error (D)

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option B i.e. were.

The error lies in part B of the statement because of the wrong use of the Verb.

Concept-

  • We need to replace "were" with "was" for making the statement grammatically correct.
  • As the subject is singular we need to use a singular verb.
  • Subject singular- SIngular verb.
  • Plural subject- plural verb.

The correct sentence will be- 

Each one of his sisters was hardworking.