Question
In the following question, a sentence is given, divided
into five parts. Part in bold is grammatically correct. Out of the other four parts, one part contains an error. Mark the option containing the part with an error. If none of the parts has errors, mark 'No error' as your answer. At least one-third of the (A)/ passengers on the train was (B)/ injured after it derailed, and (C)/ they had to be rushed (D)/ to the nearest hospital.Solution
According to the rule in grammar, whenever we use 'one-third/ two-third of' + noun', we use the verb according to the noun, because it acts as a quantifier, thus, the verb should be used according to the noun which is qualified. 'Passengers' is the plural noun.
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