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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. Nyra have been taking dance classes this yea
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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.
    Nyra have been taking dance classes this year.

    A.

    dance classes

    B.

    been taking

    C.

    Nyra have

    D.

    this year

    Correct option is C

    Option (c) contains an error.
    Explanation: Nyra is a singular proper noun, hence it should be followed by "has", not "have".
    Correct sentence: Nyra has been taking dance classes this year.
    Grammatical rule used:
    · Subject-Verb Agreement: Singular subjects (like Nyra) must be followed by singular verbs (has), and plural subjects by plural verbs (have).
    · Present Perfect Continuous Tense for ongoing actions:
    · Structure: Subject + has/have + been + verb-ing
    · Example:
    · He has been working all day.
    · They have been waiting since morning.
    Information Booster:
    · Collective nouns and proper names always follow subject-verb agreement rules.
    · Be careful with proper nouns that sound plural (e.g., News is singular, The United States takes singular verbs, etc.)

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