Identify the error: 'The pair of shoes are costly.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Identify the error: 'The pair of shoes are costly.'

A. costly

B. shoes

C. pair

D. are

Answer: Option D

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'Pair' is singular, so 'is' not 'are'.

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What type of noun is 'team'?

A. Abstract

B. Material

C. Collective

D. Proper

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Correct Answer: Option C

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'Team' is a group of players; collective noun.

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Find the error: 'The United States are a big country.'

A. a

B. are

C. big

D. United States

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The word 'people' as a nation is:

A. singular

B. plural

C. uncountable

D. collective

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Correct Answer: Option B

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