Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No Improvement’.
A Study has shown that the use of mobile data in India have increased 50 times over the last three years
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. has increased 50 times.
- Subjects and verbs must AGREE with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.
- The subject of the given verb is "Use" which is singular hence, we need to use a singular verb here.
- The chosen option follows the given rules hence, it will IMPROVE the statement correctly.
Correct Sentence:-
A Study has shown that the use of mobile data in India has increased 50 times over the last three years