Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Formation of Sentence

Question:

Out of the options given below, choose the sentence which is grammatically incorrect: 

Options:

 The number of cars on the road have increased significantly.

We have a meeting tonight.

Have you made the necessary changes?

This is outrageous.

Correct Answer:

 The number of cars on the road have increased significantly.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - The number of cars on the road have increased significantly.

The subject "The number" is singular, so the verb should be "has" instead of "have." The correct sentence is: The number of cars on the road has increased significantly.

OTHER OPTIONS

  • "We have a meeting tonight.": This is grammatically correct and clear.
  • "Have you made the necessary changes?": This is grammatically correct and clear.
  • "This is outrageous.": This is grammatically correct and clear.