The singer and dancer have given a wonderful performance which calls for a standing ovation ........

English ( Master) Sentence Improvement

Directions: In each question, a part of the sentence is made bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no replacement is needed, mark (E) as your answer.

The singer and dancer have given a wonderful performance which calls for a standing ovation.

The singer and dancers have

The singers and dancer have

The singer and dancer has

Singer and dancer has

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Explanation:

Correct Answer is (c).The original sentence is incorrect.
Reason: When two singular subjects are connected using ‘and’ but refer to the same person, the singular form of the verb should be used. In the given sentence, ‘the singer and dancer’ refers to the same person and should be followed by singular form of the ‘be’ verb. Therefore, the ‘has’ should be used in place of ‘have’ so as to make the sentence correct.
Among the given choices option C replaces the bold part most appropriately.
The sentence after replacement becomes:
The singer and dancer has given a wonderful performance which calls for a standing ovation.Option C is hence the correct answer.