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    Question

    Given below are sentences with an error in each. The error is in one part of the sentence. Below each sentence are given the options containing the parts of the sentences. Choose the option which contains the error.

    The Round National Sample Survey of 1955 through 1956

    showed that 40% of all people sells or borrow assets to pay for hospitalization.
    A The Round National Sample Survey Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B of 1955 through 1956 showed that Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 40% of all people sells or Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D borrow assets to pay for hospitalization Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ‘People’ is a plural collective noun, hence, it needs a plural verb. Thus, ‘sells’ should be ‘sell’.

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