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’.
Rumour mongering is one of the bad habit.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. one of the bad habits.
What is wrong:
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The phrase “one of the” should be followed by a plural noun.
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“Habit” is singular, so it's incorrect.
Correction: “bad habit” changes to “bad habits”
Correct Sentence: Rumour mongering is one of the bad habits.
Rule to Remember: After “one of the”, always use a plural noun because you’re talking about one among many.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.