Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
The herd are grazing in the fields far away from the farmer’s hut.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The herd is grazing.
- The subject 'The Herd' in the given sentence is a singular subject.
- The plural form of the verb 'are' is incorrect.
- Singular form of the verb i.e. 'is' should be used with the singular subject 'The Herd'.
The correct answer is-
The herd is grazing in the fields far away from the farmer’s hut.