The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
One of / the biggest enterprise / in India / is declaring a lockout.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. the biggest enterprise.
- In the given sentence the singular form of noun 'enterpruse' is incorrect.
- Phrase 'one of' is a singular term and is used to talk about noun.
- Whenever we talk about one person, place or thing the noun or pronoun used after the phrase 'one of' should be plural form.
- Hence instead of singular form, plural form of noun 'enterprise' should be used.
- Also the helping verb will always be in singular form in this case 'is'.
Hence the correct sentence is "One of the biggest enterprises in India is declaring a lockout.
The correct answer is-
the biggest enterprise