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DSSSB PRT 2022 Afternoon 📅 16 Mar, 2022

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error: Every boy and girl (1)/were ready to take part (2)/ in the dance competition (3)/.No error (4)

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1
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3
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DSSSB PRT
2022 • 16 Mar, 2022 • Afternoon
Find the part of the given sentence that has an error: Every boy and girl (1)/were ready to take part (2)/ in the dance competition (3)/.No error (4)
Correct Answer
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• **Rule:** When two singular nouns are joined by 'and' and preceded by 'Every' or 'Each', the verb must be singular. • **Correction:** 'was ready' instead......
Ref/Book : DSSSB PRT 2022
Ref. Subject English
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Subject-Verb Agreement
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
• **Rule ▼
** When two singular nouns are joined by 'and' and preceded by 'Every' or 'Each', the verb must be singular.
• **Correction ▼
** 'was ready' instead of 'were ready'.
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