Which of the following sentences has an error in subject-verb agreement?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → My grandmother still uses the brass lamps that was given to her at her wedding.
Subject-verb agreement with “that”:
- The given sentence says “the brass lamps that was given”.
- “That” stands for “the brass lamps”. The verb after “that” agrees with this noun.
- “Lamps” is plural, so the verb must be plural.
- Corrected: My grandmother still uses the brass lamps that were given to her at her wedding.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Our housing society committee has changed its rules on parking. This sentence is correct. The subject is “the committee”. “Its” shows it acts as one group, so “has” is right.
Option 3: Most of the passengers on our flight to Guwahati were students. This sentence is correct. After “most of”, the verb agrees with the noun that follows. “Passengers” is plural, so “were” is right.
Option 4: Does your elder sister still teach at the primary school in Nashik? This sentence is correct. The subject is “your elder sister”, one person. So the question begins with “does”.