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In the questions given below, four statements are given that are labelled as (

Q: Answer-In the questions given below, four statements are given that are labelled as (A),(B),(C) and (D), in...

Explanation Grammar Rule According to the rules of Subject-Verb Agreement , a relative pronoun who, which, that acts as the subject of its relative clause and must agree in number with its antecedent the noun directly preceding it. Application to Question In the given sentence, the error lies in Part C. The usage of shows is incorrect because the relative pronoun who refers back to the plural antecedent urban working professionals . Since professionals is plural, the verb inside the clause must also be plural show, not singular shows. The Correction To rectify this error, the incorrect part shows must be replaced with show . Corrected Sentence The latest sociological study revealed that urban working professionals, who routinely use digital mental health platforms, show a better capacity to handle workplace stress. PRO TIP When evaluating relative clauses enclosed in commas e.g., , who routinely use... ,, trace the relative pronoun back to the noun right before it to determine whether the verb should be singular or plural.

A ,(
B ,(
C and (
D , in which only one statement may be grammatically and contextually incorrect. Find out the sentence that is grammatically and contextually incorrect using the given options. If all sentences are correct, then choose ‘option E’ as your answer

A Urban planning experts designing smart transit hubs suggest that local transit authorities integrate zero-emission electric buses into high-density routes.

B Hardly had the deep-space observatory transmitted its initial telemetry data when ground stations detected a minor signal discrepancy in the relay module.

C The latest sociological study revealed that urban working professionals, who routinely use digital mental health platforms, shows a better capacity to handle workplace stress.

D Were international financial institutions to pool their emergency relief funds, vulnerable developing nations could recover from climate shocks much faster.

E All are correct

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