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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. One of these / boxes have / the po
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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
    One of these / boxes have / the portrait / of the heiress.

    A.

    boxes have

    B.

    of the heiress

    C.

    the portrait

    D.

    One of these

    Correct option is A

    Option (A) contains an error.

    Error Explanation:

    • The phrase "One of these boxes" refers to one box out of multiple. The subject "One" is singular, and the verb must agree with it.
    • "Have" is incorrect because it is used for plural subjects.
    • The correct verb should be "has" to match the singular subject "One".

    Grammatical Rule Used:

    • "One of + plural noun" takes a singular verb.
      • Example: One of these books is very interesting. (Not are)
      • Example: One of my friends has gone to London. (Not have)

    Correct sentence:
    "One of these boxes has the portrait of the heiress."

    Thus, the correct answer is (A) boxes have.

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