Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
A lot of food we serve are wasted.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. are wasted
- A singular subject requires a singular verb and vice-versa.
- In the given statement, 'a lot of food' is a singular subject.
- Therefore 'are wasted' is replaced by 'is wasted'.
The correct sentence is-
A lot of food we serve is wasted.