Question

A sentence is divided into three parts. Choose the incorrect part. If there is no error in the sentence, choose the option (4).

• A. The diplomatic actions against
• B. Pakistan taken by India’s Cabinet Committee on Security,
• C. is a measured set of responses to the recent terror attack
• D. No error

Hint:

To find the subject, ignore everything between the main noun and the verb.
Actions [against Pakistan...] are...

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: This question tests the principle of Subject-Verb Agreement. In English grammar, the verb must always agree with the true subject of the sentence in terms of number (singular or plural).

Step 1: Identify the true Subject.
In part (A), we find the subject: "The diplomatic actions". Note that "actions" is a plural noun. The phrase "against Pakistan taken by India’s Cabinet Committee on Security" is a modifier providing more detail about those actions, but the core subject remains "actions."

Step 2: Identify the Verb and check for agreement.
In part (C), the verb used is "is".
• Subject: The diplomatic actions (Plural)
• Verb: is (Singular) There is a clear mismatch. A plural subject requires a plural verb.

Step 3: Determining the correction.
The correct verb should be "are". The corrected sentence would read: "The diplomatic actions... are a measured set of responses...". Therefore, part (C) contains the grammatical error. Final Answer: Option C