Error Identification-Grammar Diagnostics

(81) The news on the television are always interesting.

• (a) are always interesting
• (b) The news on the television
• (c) is always interesting,
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) are always interesting
The subject “the news” is singular, so the verb should be “is always interesting” to maintain subject-verb agreement.

(82) Can you tell me where is the nearest bus stop?

• (a) where is the nearest
• (b) Can you tell me
• (c) the nearest bus stop?
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) where is the nearest
The correct question structure is, “Can you tell me where the nearest bus stop is?” to maintain proper word order.

(83) Neither John nor Mary have finished their homework.

• (a) have finished
• (b) Neither John nor Mary
• (c) their homework.
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) have finished
The subject “Neither John nor Mary” is plural, so the verb should be “have finished” to maintain subject-verb agreement.

(84) He told me that he will be arriving at the airport in 3 PM.

• (a) in 3 PM.
• (b) He told me
• (c) that he will be arriving
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) in 3 PM.
The correct preposition is “at,” so it should be “at 3 PM,” not “in 3 PM.”

(85) Each student must bring their identification card.

• (a) their identification card.
• (b) Each student must bring
• (c) their identification
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) No error.
The sentence is correct; there is no error.