Question

The given sentence has been broken up into four different parts A, B, C and D. The error, if any, will be in any one part of the sentence. Select the options which contains the part of the sentence which has an error (spelling, grammatical or contextual). If there is no error, choose options ((e). poorly regulated pharmaceutical ((a) / industry mean that antibiotics ((b) / are freely available to ((c) / those who can afford them ((d)

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)
• (e)

Hint:

Check subject-verb agreement: singular subject requires singular verb. "Industry" is singular, so it should be "means."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This is an error spotting question focused on Subject-Verb Agreement.
Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
Approach: Identify the subject of the sentence. "Industry" is a singular noun.
Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
A singular subject must be followed by a singular verb.
The verb "mean" is plural. It should be "means."
Corrected: "...pharmaceutical industry means that antibiotics..."
Step 4: Final Answer:
The error is in part (B).