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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।

One of my closest friends live in Bengaluru.

Answer and explanation are free to read — no sign-in required.उत्तर और व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए साइन-इन आवश्यक नहीं है।

A

One of my closest friends

B

live

✓

C

in Bengaluru

D

No error

Correct Answerसही उत्तर

B. live

Explanationव्याख्या

The subject is one, not friends.
Therefore a singular verb is required.
Correct: One of my closest friends lives in Bengaluru.

मुख्य subject one है, friends नहीं। इसलिए singular verb lives होगा। Questions 1676–1700

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