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Error detection and correction practice question for SSC. Review the correct answer and explanation, then continue with related practice below.

Question language / प्रश्न भाषाहिंदी अनुवाद इस पुराने प्रश्न के लिए उपलब्ध नहीं है।

The poet and philosopher are delivering the keynote address.

Answer and explanation are free to read — no sign-in required.उत्तर और व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए साइन-इन आवश्यक नहीं है।
A
The poet and philosopher
B
are delivering
✓
C
the keynote address
D
No error

Correct Answerसही उत्तर

B. are delivering

Explanationव्याख्या

With one article before two singular role nouns, the phrase can refer to one person holding both roles.
In that intended reading, use is delivering.
Correct: The poet and philosopher is delivering the keynote address.

यहाँ एक ही व्यक्ति कवि और दार्शनिक दोनों है। इसलिए एकवचन क्रिया is delivering होगी।

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