Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".

The decoration (1) / on the wall (2) / were a horse painting. (3) / No Error (4)

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 3


Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.

There is an error in the subject-verb agreement in the sentence.

The verb were should be replaced with was to convey the intended meaning that there was a decoration on the wall, which was a painting of a horse. The subject in the sentence The decoration is singular. Hence, the verb should also be singular. So, were should be replaced with was .

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: The decoration on the wall was a horse painting.

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