Discussion
Which part of the following sentence contains an error?
The right mix of (A) / sweet and brackish (B) / water in the Rann are crucial (C) / for the proliferation of algae. (D)
Answer: C
The error is in part C.
The subject of the sentence is 'The right mix', which is singular; 'of sweet and brackish water' only describes it. The verb must agree with the singular subject, so 'water in the Rann are crucial' should read 'is crucial'.
Parts A, B and D are correct: 'The right mix of', 'sweet and brackish' and 'for the proliferation of algae' contain no error. The trap is letting the verb agree with the nearby noun 'water' or the pair 'sweet and brackish' instead of with the head noun 'mix'.
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