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In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and mark as your an
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In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.
The scientists found that (P)/ leopards tend to hoist preys (Q)/ that are between half and one-and-a-half times its own weight. (R)/ No error (S)

A.

P

B.

Q

C.

R

D.

S

Correct option is C

Option (c) contains an error.
Error Identification: The pronoun "its" is incorrect when referring to "leopards" which is plural.
Grammatical Explanation: The plural subject "leopards" requires the plural pronoun "their", not the singular "its."
Corrected sentence: "...that are between half and one-and-a-half times their own weight."
Explanation: Since the subject is plural, the possessive pronoun must also be plural for subject-pronoun agreement.

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