Spot the error?
Correct answer: C. One shouldn't believe what one reads in the newspapers.
- A. One shouldn't believe what he reads in the newspapers.
- B. One shouldn't believe what you reads in the newspapers.
- C. One shouldn't believe what one reads in the newspapers.
- D. One shouldn't believe what they read in the newspapers.
Explanation
Here's why the other options are incorrect:A) "He reads" assumes the reader identifies as male, which is not inclusive and may not be accurate.B) "You reads" is grammatically incorrect; the verb should be "read" in the third person singular form to agree with "one."D) "They read" is also grammatically incorrect for the same reason as option B. It implies a plural subject, while "one" is singular.
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