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    Question

    Directions : In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark (E) as the answer.

    For instance, a 1993 agreement between India and China

    provide that neither side shall use or threaten to use force against the other by any means.
    A agreement between India and China provides that neither side Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B agreement among India and China provide that neither side Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C agreement between India and China provide that neither sides Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D agreement between India and China provides in neither side Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Since the subject is ‘agreement’, a singular verb should be used. So, ‘provides’ is correct. For instance, a 1993 agreement between India and China provides that neither side shall use or threaten to use force against the other by any means.

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