Spot the Errors - English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC for Q. 20474
Q. The given sentence have been divided into parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Choose the part which has grammatical error or else choose ‘No error’ as your answer.
Either the manager(a)/ or his subordinates (b)/ had failed in his (c)/ duties, because the project fell apart (d).- Published on 31 Mar 16a. a
b. b
c. c
d. d
e. No error
ANSWER: c
(c) is the correct choice because when a singular (manager) and plural (his subordinates) noun are linked by or or nor, plural pronoun has to be used.
Incorrect: Either the manager or his subordinates had failed in his duties because the project fell apart.
Correct: Either the manager or his subordinates had failed in their duties, because the project fell apart.
Their is used, not his, because it could be either the manager (singular) or his subordinates (plural). His would imply there is no doubt that it is the manager’s fault only.
