In the following questions, identify the statement that is grammatically incorrect.

(i) Each of the participants brought his/her own materials, ensuring that the workshop ran smoothly and without interruptions.

(ii) Neither of the candidates have revealed his/her full agenda, but both promise significant reforms if elected.

(iii) Either the teacher or the students is responsible for ensuring the room is left clean after class.

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In the following questions, identify the statement that is grammatically incorrect.

(i) Each of the participants brought his/her own materials, ensuring that the workshop ran smoothly and without interruptions.

(ii) Neither of the candidates have revealed his/her full agenda, but both promise significant reforms if elected.

(iii) Either the teacher or the students is responsible for ensuring the room is left clean after class.

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**Solution:**

1. Statement (i): "Each of the participants brought his/her own materials..."
   - "Each" is singular, so the singular verb "brought" is correct.
   - "His/her" correctly matches the singular subject.
   - No grammatical error here.

2. Statement (ii): "Neither of the candidates have revealed his/her full agenda..."
   - "Neither" is singular and should take a singular verb.
   - Correct verb should be "has" instead of "have".
   - Also, "both promise" is incorrect because "both" refers to plural, but "neither" is singular; the sentence mixes singular and plural incorrectly.
   - Correct form: "Neither of the candidates has revealed his/her full agenda, but each promises significant reforms if elected."
   - Hence, statement (ii) is grammatically incorrect.

3. Statement (iii): "Either the teacher or the students is responsible..."
   - When subjects are joined by "either...or", the verb agrees with the nearer subject.
   - Here, "students" (plural) is nearer, so the verb should be plural: "are responsible" instead of "is responsible".
   - Hence, statement (iii) is grammatically incorrect.

**Answer:** Both (ii) and (iii) are grammatically incorrect.

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