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In the following sentence four words or phrases have been underlined. One of them is incorrect. Choose the INCORRECT word or phrase from the given options: On Monday, six special trains meant to transport standard labourers from Kerala to three eastern states was pressed into service.

In the following sentence four words or phrases have been underlined. One of them is incorrect. Choose the INCORRECT word or phrase from the given options: On Monday, six special trains meant to transport standard labourers from Kerala to three eastern states was pressed into service. Correct Answer was pressed

The correct answer is- was pressed.

Key Points

  • In a sentence, the verb is used according to person and number.
  • The verb always conforms to the main subject of the sentence.
  • In the given sentence, the main subject is 'six special trains' i.e. plural.
  • Hence the auxiliary verb will also be plural i.e. 'were'.
     

Correct sentence: On Monday, six special trains meant to transport standard labourers from Kerala to three eastern states were pressed into service.

 ​​​​Additional Information  

  • If an article is used before every subject, it denotes different people/things. Hence a plural verb will be used.
  • Example:
    • ​The writer and the poet has come. (incorrect)
    • ​The writer and the poet have come. (correct)

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