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    Question

    Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D) given below

    should replace the phrase given in ’bold’’ in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction required, mark (E) as the answer. A series of workshops are planned to train new employees.
    A is planned Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B have been planned Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C were planning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D are planning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No replacement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Although the phrase of workshops is plural, the actual subject of the sentence is a series, which is singular. In English grammar, the verb always agrees with the main subject, not the object of the preposition. Therefore, the verb must be singular, and is planned is the correct choice.

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