Error spotting (question tags): Identify the erroneous segment (A/B/C) — mark D if there is no error — 'Sheela has scored a first class / in her final exams, / isn't it? / No error.' Match the auxiliary and subject in the tag.
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ASheela has scored a first class
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Bin her final exams,
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Cisn't it?
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: isn't it?
Explanation
Given data
- Main clause: 'Sheela has scored …' (present perfect, subject 'Sheela').
Concept/Approach: Tag formationThe tag must mirror the auxiliary and subject with opposite polarity: 'hasn't she?' not 'isn't it?'
Step-by-step correctionReplace tag: 'isn't it?' → 'hasn't she?'
Common pitfallsUsing 'isn't it?' as a default tag for all sentences.
Final AnswerC — Correct tag: 'hasn't she?'