JKSSB Written 2022
Answer & Explanation
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Correct Answer:
Option A —
The college offer
The Rule: Singular vs. PluralIn English grammar, the verb must match the subject in number.
The Subject: "The college" is a singular noun (one entity).
The Verb: "Offer" is the plural form of the verb.
The Correction: For a singular subject in the third person, you must add an -s to the verb.
Corrected Sentence: "The college offers all the courses of arts and humanity but no courses of science."
Breaking Down the Other Options
Breaking Down the Other Options
B) the courses: This is correct. "Courses" is plural, which fits the context of multiple subjects.
C) of arts and humanity: This is grammatically acceptable, though "humanities" (plural) is more common in academic titles.
D) but no courses of science: This is a perfectly fine way to show a contrast.
Quick Tip for Spotting Errors
If you are unsure, try replacing the subject with a pronoun:
You wouldn't say: "It offer..." ❌
You would say: "It offers..." ✅
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