Identify the segment of the sentence, which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error in the sentence, mark ' No error '

The police (A) / is becoming more (B) / and more inactive. (C) / No Error (D)

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : B
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The error is in the second part of the sentence.

Key Points

  • Although 'police' appears singular, yet it is used in 'plural' sense. You do not need to add “s”, “es” to make them plural.
  • Nouns that are used in 'plural' despite their singular looks are :
    • Cattle, People, Police, Gentry, Peasantry, Electorate, Nobility, Poultry, Clergy, Vermin, etc
  • The correct sentence should be: The police are becoming more and more inactive.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct answer.

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