Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
My uncle and mentor are helping me.
(1) mentor is
(2) mentors have
(3) mentors are
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The first option is the correct improvement for the sentence.
In this sentence, there is a subject-verb agreement issue. The subject is considered singular as the uncle and mentor are referred to as the same person. So, it should be followed by a singular verb i.e., is. However, the verb are is in the plural form, which is incorrect here.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "My uncle and mentor is helping me."
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(1) Sober
(2) Stupid
(3) gullible
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The watch is correct by the minute.
(1) to
(2) for
(3) of
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Mumbai is larger than many other towns in India.
(1) large
(2) largest
(3) big
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(1) much respite
(2) most relief
(3) severe drought
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(1) put on
(2) put out
(3) put away
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