English grammar – Spot the error (choose the part with an error or “No error”). Sentence: All his relatives / except his daughter / have gone on / a month's vacation tour.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: No error.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The item checks agreement and correct use of possessive time expressions. The sentence is split into segments to test if any part violates standard grammar.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Compound subject: “All his relatives except his daughter”.
  • Plural agreement with “have”.
  • Fixed expression: “a month’s vacation”.


Concept / Approach:
“Except his daughter” is a prepositional exception that does not change the plurality of the subject “relatives.” Therefore, “have gone” is correct. The possessive time-length construction “a month’s vacation” is idiomatic and grammatically sound.



Step-by-Step Solution:

Subject–verb: “relatives … have” shows correct plural agreement.Prepositional exception: “except his daughter” is standard and does not trigger singular verb.Time phrase: “a month’s vacation tour” follows possessive-length pattern (e.g., “a day’s work”).


Verification / Alternative check:

Alternative forms like “a one-month vacation tour” are also correct but not necessary. The original remains grammatically acceptable.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

They are not wrong; each segment adheres to standard grammar and idiom.


Common Pitfalls:

Forcing singular agreement due to the nearby singular “daughter”; replacing the possessive time construction with a less idiomatic variant unnecessarily.


Final Answer:
No error.

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