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Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then select the option "No error".
We talked about writing a will, but it/ was one of those thing you never/ get around to
doing.

Option 1: was one of those thing you never

Option 2: no error

Option 3: get around to doing

Option 4: we talked about writing a will, but it


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Correct Answer: was one of those thing you never


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation: The error in the sentence is the use of thing instead of things.

The phrase one of those is followed by a plural noun because it refers to a category or group of things. In this context, the sentence is talking about a general category of things that a person never gets around to doing. So, "things" should be used instead of the singular form "thing" to maintain proper agreement with the plural context.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "We talked about writing a will, but it was one of those things you never get around to doing."

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Once King Krishnadeva Raya (1)________ a parrot of which he was excessively fond. He kept it in a silver cage and fed it fruits, nuts, and anything else the bird asked for. The parrot longed for freedom and often asked for it, but the king would always reply, "Ask for anything else." One day, the parrot said to the king, "Give me freedom, and I'll give you three (2)________ advice that could be of great benefit to you." The king loved the parrot, but he loved money (3)_______. The parrot said, "Never believe everything that is told to you. What you don't know is that I've two priceless gems in my stomach," said the bird. "Two priceless gems," echoed the king, "Oh, what a fool I was to set you free! I'll regret this for the rest of my life!" I (4)_________ you never to grieve over losses, but here you are grieving over losing me," said the parrot, "I advised you never to believe everything you hear, but you immediately believed me when I told you I had two gems in my stomach. (5)_________ I have survived if I really had two gems in my stomach?" My third advice is, "Listen, learn to listen with your mind instead of just with your ears." Saying these words, the parrot flew away.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

Option 1: has

Option 2: had

Option 3: have

Option 4: will have

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