Error Spotting - Subject Verb — Set 16
Questions 151–160 of 160
The data on climate change demonstrates the seriousness of the problem clearly.
Correct Answer: D. No Error
This sentence is correct. 'Data' can be treated as singular (a single data set), requiring 'demonstrates'. The structure properly demonstrates subject-verb agreement with this technical term.
Either both the teachers or the principal are attending the conference.
Correct Answer: C. are attending
With 'either...or', the verb agrees with the nearest subject 'principal' (singular), so the verb should be 'is'. The correct sentence is: 'Either both the teachers or the principal is attending the conference.'
What is the number of subjects that are compulsory for the degree?
Correct Answer: D. No Error
This sentence is correct. The relative pronoun 'that' refers to 'subjects' (plural), requiring 'are'. The structure properly demonstrates subject-verb agreement.
The team of researchers have discovered a new species.
Correct Answer: B. researchers have
'Team' is singular and requires 'has', not 'have'. The correct sentence should be: 'The team of researchers has discovered a new species.'
Neither my friends nor I was aware of the change.
Correct Answer: B. nor I was
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject 'I', so it should be 'am', not 'was'. The correct sentence is: 'Neither my friends nor I am aware of the change.'
There are several methods that helps solve this problem.
Correct Answer: C. that helps
The relative pronoun 'that' refers to 'methods' (plural), so the verb should be 'help', not 'helps'. The correct sentence is: 'There are several methods that help solve this problem.'
The management along with the staff are working hard to improve efficiency.
Correct Answer: C. are working
'Management' is singular. The phrase 'along with the staff' is parenthetical and doesn't change the subject. It should be 'is', not 'are'. The correct sentence is: 'The management along with the staff is working hard to improve efficiency.'
Neither option, nor alternative, nor compromise seem acceptable to them.
Correct Answer: B. nor compromise seem
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject 'compromise' (singular), so the verb should be 'seems', not 'seem'. The correct sentence is: 'Neither option, nor alternative, nor compromise seems acceptable to them.'
The list of all the students have been posted on the notice board.
Correct Answer: C. have been posted
'List' is singular and requires 'has been', not 'have been'. The correct sentence should be: 'The list of all the students has been posted on the notice board.'
Either the two options or the final solution are what we should consider carefully.
Correct Answer: C. are what
With 'either...or', the verb agrees with the nearest subject 'solution' (singular), so the verb should be 'is'. The correct sentence is: 'Either the two options or the final solution is what we should consider carefully.'