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Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

Either Ramesh or Reema have the keys to the cupboard.

Option 1: or Reema have

Option 2: the keys

Option 3: Either Ramesh

Option 4: to the cupboard


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Correct Answer: or Reema have


Solution : The correct choice is the first option .

Explanation : In the case of "either/or", the verb must agree with the subject closest to it, which in this case is singular ("Reema"). Hene, the verb "have" should be replaced with "has" to maintain the subject-verb agreement in the sentence and make it grammatically accurate.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Either Ramesh or Reema has the keys to the cupboard."

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