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Spot the error, if any: 

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

AA

BB

CC

DD

Answer:

A. A

Read Explanation:

  • 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."

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