Error Spotting – Choose the part (A–D) that contains the grammatical error, or choose No error if the sentence is fully correct. Sentence (parts correspond to options below): A) This is one of B) the most interesting book C) I have D) ever read.
Correct Answer: the most interesting book
Introduction / Context:The focus here is number agreement in the partitive construction one of + plural noun. After one of, the following noun must be plural because the reference is to one item from a set of many.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Partitive opener: one of
- Adjective phrase: the most interesting …
- Head noun written in singular: book
Concept / Approach:Structure: one of + the + superlative + plural count noun. Therefore, book must be books.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Locate the partitive marker one of.Step 2: Ensure the following noun is plural.Step 3: Correct the fragment to the most interesting books.Verification / Alternative check:Parallels: one of the best movies, one of the greatest players. Singular would be unidiomatic.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- A) Deictic phrase This is one of is fine.
- C) Relative clause I have … introduces experience and is grammatical.
- D) ever read is a standard intensifier with present perfect.
Common Pitfalls:Writers sometimes let the nearest adjective distract them from the number marking of the head noun. Always pluralize after one of.
Final Answer:Option B contains the error. Use the most interesting books.