Subject Verb Agreement is the most basic rule tested on GMAT SC. Though it looks very simple, SVA can be challenging because GMAT loves to set traps on it. The rule is very simple; A Singular subject carries a singular verb and plural subject carries a plural verb. GMAT makes it a little more complicated by adding middle men into it.
Attempt the following question:
In attempting to solve the problems caused by a lowering of the price of oil, oil companies operating in the North Sea have taken a variety of approaches, which includes their reducing employment, using new technology to pump oil more efficiently from smaller fields, and finding innovative ways to cut the cost of building and operating platforms.
What else you can do inside qs leap ?
A. which includes their reducing employment, using new technology to pump oil more efficiently
B. which includes reducing employment, using new technology to be more efficient in pumping oil
C.which include reducing employment, using new technology to pump oil more efficiently
D. which include the reduction of employment, their using new technology to pump oil more efficient
E. including a reduction of employment, their use of new technology to be more efficient at pumping oil
If you had difficulty solving the above question, watch this video explanation.
