GATE 2021 AE – Question 1

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which of the following sentences are grammatically correct? (i) Arun and Aparna are here. (ii) Arun and Aparna is here. (iii) Arun’s families is here. (iv) Arun’s family is here.

(i) and (ii)
(i) and (iv)
(ii) and (iv)
(iii) and (iv)

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Correct answer: (B) (i) and (iv)

Explanation

Check the subject-verb agreement in each sentence.

**(i) "Arun and Aparna are here."** Two subjects joined by *and* are plural, so the verb *are* is correct. ✓
**(ii) "Arun and Aparna is here."** A plural subject with a singular verb. ✗
**(iii) "Arun's families is here."** *families* is plural but the verb *is* is singular. ✗
**(iv) "Arun's family is here."** *family* (one family) is a singular noun, so *is* is correct. ✓

The correct sentences are **(i) and (iv)** (option B).