Question

Spot the error, if any: 

There is(A)/ a pen(B)/ and a pencil(C)/ in the box(D).

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A

• When the subject of a sentence is a compound subject (in this case, "a pen and a pencil"), the verb should agree with the plural subject. Here, the compound subject "a pen and a pencil" requires a plural verb.
• Error: "There is" should be "There are" because the subject is plural.
• Corrected Sentence: "There are a pen and a pencil in the box."