Question

    Directions: In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’ , mark (E) as the answer.

    The Committee observe that article 4 of the Convention

    is not self-executing but requires the adoption of specific legislation.
    A observe that article 4 of the Convention are not Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B observes that article 4 of the Convention is not Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C observes that article 4 of the Convention are not Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D observe that article 4 of the Conventions is not Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction is required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, ‘the committee’ is a collective noun. So, ‘observes’ is correct. The Committee observes that article 4 of the Convention is not self-executing but requires the adoption of specific legislation.  

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