Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Mohit have appreciated Riya for her hard work.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. has appreciated.
Error concept: Subject–verb agreement error.
What is wrong: The subject “Mohit” is singular, but the verb “have” is plural.
Grammatical concept:
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For singular third-person subjects, the correct auxiliary verb in present perfect tense is “has.”
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Using “have” with a singular subject is grammatically incorrect.
How to correct: Replace “have appreciated” with “has appreciated.”
Correct phrase/ correction: has appreciated
Final sentence: Mohit has appreciated Riya for her hard work.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.