English language Quiz 10 based on Error Detection

Exp.  The error lies in part (D) of the sentence. To make the sentence grammatically feasible replace “each other” with “one another”. The phrase “each other” is known as a reciprocal pronoun because it shows a bidirectional action. It is used to refer two people; however, “one another” is used while talking about more than just two people, we should use a different reciprocal pronoun: one another. Hence, option (d) becomes the most suitable choice.

Exp.  The error lies in part (C) of the sentence. Words like ‘because, since, as’ are conjunctions of reason. Since, the sentence already consists “because” which is a conjunction used ‘to express a reason that; since’ thus, usage of words like ‘so/therefore’ in such sentences are superfluous. Hence, the most suitable answer choice is option (c).

Exp.  All the parts of the sentence are correct thus, forming a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. Hence, option (e) is the most feasible choice.

Exp.  The error lies in part (C) of the sentence. To make the sentence contextually meaningful and grammatically correct “weather” should be replaced with “whether” as ‘weather’ means the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc. Whereas ‘whether’ is a conjunction which means expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives. Hence, option (c) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Exp.  The error lies in part (A) of the sentence. The usage of the determiner ‘that’ is incorrect as in an indirect narration of a sentence words like ‘where/how/when/what’ should not follow any conjunction. This is because if the reporting Speech is having interrogative words like who, when, how, why, when, what, then neither IF is used nor any other word is added. Therefore as, the error lies in part (A) of the sentence, option (a) becomes the most feasible answer choice.

Exp.  The error is in part (B) of the sentence. The verb “rescue” should be replaced with “rescued” as the mention of “was” in part (A) of the sentence indicates that the sentence is in the past tense. Thus, to make the sentence grammatically correct the past form of the verb “rescue” i.e., “rescued” is required. Hence, as the error lies in part (B) of the sentence option (b) is the correct choice.

Exp.  Part (A) of the sentence contains a grammatical error. The sentence is in simple past tense, therefore, the sentence syntax should be “subject + V2”. Thus, to make the sentence grammatically correct replace “would attempt” to “attempted”. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer choice.

Exp.  The error is in part (B) of the sentence. Instead of “intelligent” use “intelligence” to make the sentence grammatically correct. “intelligent” is an adjective which means having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level. However, “intelligence” is a noun which means the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. Therefore, the sentence will be error free with the usage of noun form of the adjective “intelligent’. Hence, option (b) is the correct choice.

Exp.  There is an error in part (D) of the sentence. Therefore, to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct replace “at dagger drawns” with “at daggers drawn”. “At daggers drawn” is an idiom which means “to be at great enmity”. Hence, option (d) is the correct choice.

Exp.  As the sentence is grammatically and contextually correct it doesn’t require any corrections. Therefore, option (e) becomes the most viable answer choice.