Identify the error: 'The peoples of India are hardworking.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Identify the error: 'The peoples of India are hardworking.'

A. peoples

B. hardworking

C. of

D. are

Answer: Option A

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'People' is already plural when referring to a nation; 'peoples' is used for multiple ethnic groups. 'The people of India are...' is correct.

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The noun 'police' is always plural; we say:

A. Polices are coming.

B. The police is coming.

C. The police are coming.

D. A police is coming.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Plural.

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B. aunt

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Identify the error: 'The sceneries of Kashmir are beautiful.'

A. sceneries

B. beautiful

C. are

D. of

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Scenery' is uncountable; its plural 'sceneries' is wrong. Correct: 'The scenery of Kashmir is beautiful.'

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