Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence.
She has gone to the stationery store to buy a scissor.

Correct option is C

The correct substitution is (c) buy a pair of scissors.
Explanation:
“Scissors” is a plural-only noun; hence, we use “a pair of scissors” to make it countable and singular in reference.
Correct sentence: She has gone to the stationery store to buy a pair of scissors.
Grammatical Rule Used:
Certain items (e.g., scissors, trousers, spectacles) are plural in form but take “a pair of” when referring to a single item.
�� Information Booster:
Plural-only tools like tongs, glasses, jeans use:
✔ A pair of scissors
✖ A scissor