WBCS.LIVE practice question
Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (4). (ignore missing punctuation, if any) Consumers are set to be spoilt for choice (1)/ as smartphone maker compete with one another (2)/ with flagship launches at attractive prices. (3)/ No error (4).
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: 2
Explanation: Context: The plural noun ‘maker’ should be ‘makers’ because it refers to more than one smartphone company. Subject–verb agreement error. 1. Consumers are set to be spoilt for choice ✅ – correct. 2. as smartphone maker compete with one another ❌ – incorrect; should be ‘makers compete’. 3. with flagship launches at attractive prices. ✅ – correct continuation. 4. No error ✅ Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: Consumers are set to be spoilt for choice as smartphone makers compete with one another with flagship launches at attractive prices.