SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CGL - 13th June 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q24

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

The cost of fruits and vegetables have risen abnormally this month.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. have risen.

Concept/Grammar rules

Usage

Here, the subject ‘Cost’ is singular in meaning and must be followed by ‘singular verb’ only.

Hence, ‘have’ must be replaced with ‘has’

Hence, option 2 is correct.