hamburger menu
All Coursesall course arrow
adda247
reward-icon
adda247
    arrow
    arrow
    arrow
    In the given sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Vincent Jonson, a musician, are going to lead an 80-man naval band
    Question

    In the given sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
    Vincent Jonson, a musician, are going to lead an 80-man naval band in the Republic Day Parade this year.

    A.

    are going to lead

    B.

    an 80-man naval band

    C.

    Vincent Jonson, a musician

    D.

    in the Republic Day Parade this year

    Correct option is A

    Option (a) contains an error.
    Explanation: The subject “Vincent Jonson” is singular. Therefore, the verb must also be singular. The use of “are” is incorrect here. It should be replaced with “is” to maintain subject-verb agreement.
    Correct sentence: Vincent Jonson, a musician, is going to lead an 80-man naval band...
    Grammatical rule used: In subject-verb agreement, a singular subject takes a singular verb. Appositive phrases (like “a musician”) do not change the number of the subject.
    Example: Ravi, a teacher, is attending the seminar.
    Information Booster:
    When the subject is followed by additional information within commas, always ensure the verb agrees with the main subject, not the descriptive phrase.

    Free Tests

    Free
    Must Attempt

    SSC GD PYP (Held on 4 Feb 2025 S1)

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
    • timerIcon60 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    Hindi Section Test 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon40 Marks
    • timerIcon12 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    SSC GD Constable Full Mock Test 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
    • timerIcon60 Mins
    languageIcon English

    Similar Questions

    test-prime-package

    Access ‘SSC CHSL Tier I’ Mock Tests with

    • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
    • Unlimited Re-Attempts
    • Personalised Report Card
    • 500% Refund on Final Selection
    • Largest Community
    students-icon
    368k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
    Our Plans
    Monthsup-arrow