Identify the error part in the sentence: The pair of trousers (a) / you bought for me (b) / do not fit me. (c) / No error. (d)
Answer
The correct answer is C: do not fit me.. The error lies in part (c). The subject of the sentence is 'The pair' (singular), not 'trousers'.
A.The pair of trousers
B.you bought for me
C.do not fit me.✓ Correct
D.No error.
Explanation
The error lies in part (c). The subject of the sentence is 'The pair' (singular), not 'trousers'. Since 'pair' is singular, the verb should be 'does not fit' rather than 'do not fit'. The correct sentence is: 'The pair of trousers you bought for me does not fit me.'
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