Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

In the given sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

Scientist have recently announced that a more effective antidote for snakebite venom has been made.

Options:

Scientist have

for snakebite venom has been made

that a more effective antidote

recently announced

Correct Answer:

Scientist have

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1: Scientist have

The grammatical error in the sentence "Scientist have recently announced that a more effective antidote for snakebite venom has been made" is in the phrase "Scientist have".

  • The word “Scientist” is singular, not plural.
  • Therefore, it cannot take “have” (which is plural).
  • The correct sentence would be:
     “A scientist has recently announced…” or
     “Scientists have recently announced…”