English grammar error-spotting (‘‘one of my …’’ requires plural noun): Read the four parts and pick the erroneous segment; select ‘‘No error’’ only if none is wrong: ‘‘One of my favourite actor / is acting / in this play also. / No error.’
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AOne of my favourite actor
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Bis acting
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Cin this play also.
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: One of my favourite actor
Explanation
Given data
- A uses a singular count noun after ‘‘one of my …’’
Concept / ApproachAfter ‘‘one of my/our/the …’’, the noun must be plural because you choose one member from a set: ‘‘one of my favourite actors’’.
Correction‘‘One of my favourite actors is acting in this play also.’’
Common pitfalls
- Keeping the head noun singular after ‘‘one of …’’
Final AnswerOne of my favourite actor