The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

This artwork / are a wonderful example / of the period's vogue / for realistic style.

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  1. of the period's vogue
  2. for realistic style
  3. are a wonderful example
  4. This artwork

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Option 3 : are a wonderful example
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The correct answer is Option 3.
 
Key Points
  • The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the verb "are" which should be "is" to agree with the singular subject "artwork."
  • Singular subjects require singular verbs, while plural subjects require plural verbs.
  • The correct phrase should be "is a wonderful example," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
  • Thus, the error is located in Option 3 of the sentence.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.
 
Correct Sentence: "This artwork is a wonderful example of the period's vogue for realistic style."
 
Additional Information
  • Option 1: "of the period's vogue," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
  • Option 2: "for realistic style," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
  • Option 4: "This artwork," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
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