Identify the error: 'The pair of shoes are costly.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Identify the error: 'The pair of shoes are costly.'

A. are

B. shoes

C. costly

D. pair

Answer: Option A

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'Pair' is singular, so 'is' not 'are'.

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