Grammar and Subject-Verb Agreement

CAT 1991 Slot 1 · VARC · Easy · Grammar

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From the statements below, choose the one that expresses the idea most correctly.

  1. A.

    The best part of the programme is the dances.

  2. B.

    The best part of the programme are the dances.

  3. C.

    The best part of the programme are the dance.

  4. D.

    The best parts of the programme is the dances.

Answer

A

Explanation

The subject here is 'the best part', which is singular and should therefore be followed by a singular verb 'is'. Thus option (a) is correct.

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