The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Are today / a working day / or a / holiday?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Are today.
The error is due to the subject-verb agreement rule in English. "Today" is a singular noun, so it requires a singular verb form.
"Are" is the plural form of the verb "to be," used with plural subjects, but since "today" refers to just one day (a singular subject), it should be paired with the singular form of the verb, which is "Is."
Thus, the correct construction is: Is today a working day or a holiday?