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In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The doctor with his interns are due to arrive here by noon. (a) The doctor with his (b) No error (c) to arrive here by noon (d) interns are due

A

The doctor with his

B

No error

C

to arrive here by noon

D

interns are due

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The correct Answer is:
D

According to the .Subject-Verb Agreement rule., "Subject(1 st) + with/ along with together with/ as well as + Subject(2nd) + Verb" is grammatically the correct structure. However, the verb should be supplied according to the first subject. In the given question, the 1st subject(the doctor) is in the singular form so it will take .is. as a singular verb. Hence, is due to arrive will be answer.
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