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
  • A
    Sheela has scored a first class
  • B
    in her final exams,
  • C
    isn't it?
  • D
    No 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?'

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