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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।

Many a student have made this mistake in competitive examinations.

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

A

Many a student

B

have made

✓

C

this mistake in competitive examinations

D

No error

Correct Answerसही उत्तर

B. have made

Explanationव्याख्या

Many a + singular noun takes a singular verb in formal English.
Correct: Many a student has made this mistake...

Many a + singular noun के साथ singular verb आता है। इसलिए have made के स्थान पर has made होगा।

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