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 number of guests (1) / invited to the party (2) / are five hundred. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The error lies in the agreement between the subject and the verb. The expression the number is followed by a singular verb whereas the expression "a number" is followed by a plural verb.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The number of guests invited to the party is five hundred.
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