Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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".
One of the most important factor (1) / that contribute to the success of a person (2) / is his sincerity. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
The word factor should be in its plural form factors to agree with the phrase one of the most. The phrase one of the is always followed by a plural noun, and not by any singular noun . A verb after this phrase is always singular as it always takes a plural noun.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "One of the most important factors that contribute to the success of a person is his sincerity."
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