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In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been underlined. One of them is incorrect. Select the INCORRECT word or phrase from the given options. My uncle and guardian were very generous and kind.

In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been underlined. One of them is incorrect. Select the INCORRECT word or phrase from the given options. My uncle and guardian were very generous and kind. Correct Answer Were

Option 3 is the right answer as it has an error.

If two singular nouns are joined by 'and' and the first noun is preceded by an article (a/an/the) or possessive pronouns (my, her, his, their etc.), then we use a singular verb.

In the given sentence, 'uncle' and 'guardian' are two nouns joined with 'and'.

The first noun -uncle is preceded by 'my'.

Though there are two nouns, they both refer to the same person. So, the verb should be singular -- was (and not were)

The correct sentence is --My uncle and guardian was very generous and kind.

 

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