English grammar error-spotting (agreement after ‘‘those who …’’): Identify the error; ensure the verb agrees with the plural antecedent ‘‘those’’: ‘‘It is true / that God helps those / who helps themselves. / No error.’
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AIt is true
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Bthat God helps those
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Cwho helps themselves.
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: who helps themselves.
Explanation
Given data
- Antecedent: ‘‘those’’ (plural)
- Relative clause verb: ‘‘helps’’
Concept / ApproachMake the relative clause verb agree with the antecedent: ‘‘those who help themselves’’ (plural ‘‘help’’).
Correction‘‘… those who help themselves.’’
Common pitfalls
- Keeping singular verb after plural ‘‘those who …’’
Final Answerwho helps themselves.