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Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error. The box of paper clips are kept in the drawer.
Question

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
The box of paper clips are kept in the drawer.

A.

are kept

B.

The box

C.

of paper clips

D.

in the drawer

Correct option is A

Option (a) are kept contains the grammatical error.
• The correct verb form should agree with the singular subject "The box," thus it should be "is kept" instead of "are kept."
• Grammatical rule used: Subject-verb Agreement
This correction maintains subject-verb agreement, which is a fundamental rule in English grammar that states the verb must agree in number with its subject.
• Example: The box of paper clips is kept in the drawer, ensuring that all office supplies are organized.

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