Identify the error: 'The cattle is grazing in the field.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Identify the error: 'The cattle is grazing in the field.'
A. cattle
B. grazing
C. is
D. field
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Cattle' is plural, so use 'are', not 'is'. 'The cattle are grazing...'

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Identify the error: 'He is a five foot tall man.'
A. a
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Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option A


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