Error spotting (question tags): Identify the erroneous segment (A/B/C) — mark D if there is no error — 'Sheela has scored a first class / in her final exams, / isn't it? / No error.' Match the auxiliary and subject in the tag.

Difficulty: Easy

Sheela has scored a first class
in her final exams,
isn't it?
No error.

Correct Answer: isn't it?

Explanation:

Given data

Main clause: 'Sheela has scored …' (present perfect, subject 'Sheela').

Concept/Approach: Tag formation
The tag must mirror the auxiliary and subject with opposite polarity: 'hasn't she?' not 'isn't it?'

Step-by-step correction
Replace tag: 'isn't it?' → 'hasn't she?'

Common pitfalls
Using 'isn't it?' as a default tag for all sentences.

Final Answer
C — Correct tag: 'hasn't she?'

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