Error spotting (subject–verb agreement): Identify the erroneous part (A/B/C) — choose D if there is no error — 'The course provide / not only theoretical inputs / but also practical training / No error.' Ensure agreement for singular head noun in academic program descriptions.
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe course provide
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Bnot only theoretical inputs
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Cbut also practical training
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: The course provide
Explanation
Given data
- A: The course provide
- B: not only theoretical inputs
- C: but also practical training
Concept/Approach: Agreement with singular 'course'The subject 'course' is singular; the verb must therefore be singular: 'provides'.
Step-by-step correctionA: 'provide' → 'provides'.Corrected: 'The course provides not only theoretical inputs but also practical training.'
VerificationThe correlative 'not only … but also …' correctly pairs B and C.
Common pitfallsPluralizing the verb due to proximity to plural nouns ('inputs', 'training').
Final AnswerA — Use 'provides' with the singular subject.