1. Raj's apartment was three floors underneath the Subramanian residence.
2. There was little space below the tin roof and the scaffolding for the squirrel to hide in.
3. Inside the box was the secret he had been searching for all his life.
Select the answer using the codes given below :
To determine which sentences correctly use the prepositions or phrasal verbs, we need to analyze each sentence:
- Sentence 1: "Raj's apartment was three floors underneath the Subramanian residence."
- The word "underneath" is used to indicate that something is directly below another thing physically. While "underneath" can be used for such structures, words like "below" or "beneath" are more commonly used in this context for constructing buildings or apartment levels. Thus, "underneath" here may not be the best choice.
- Sentence 2: "There was little space below the tin roof and the scaffolding for the squirrel to hide in."
- The word "below" is accurately used here to describe the space that exists underneath the tin roof and scaffolding where a squirrel might hide. This usage is correct.
- Sentence 3: "Inside the box was the secret he had been searching for all his life."
- The word "inside" is correctly used here, meaning within the interior of the box. This usage correctly describes the location of the secret.
Upon reviewing the sentences:
- Sentence 2 uses the preposition "below" correctly to describe spatial relations involving the tin roof and scaffolding.
- Sentence 3 uses the preposition "inside" correctly to describe the position of the secret within the box.
Therefore, the correct sentences are 2 and 3.
Conclusion: The correct answer is 2 and 3.
Important Questions from Error Spotting
Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
A honest mistake (a) / is no more than that; (b) / just an honest mistake. (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
A company of five thousand soldiers , (a) / having marched tirelessly for over five days , (b) / have just moved into their cantonment . (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
Every person who believes in principles (a) / must stand up to fight (b) / for their convictions . (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
The Olympic Games reflects(a) / the highest spirit of (b) / human endeavour and achievement . (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
The principal of the school (a) / stressed the need for discipline (b) / amongst the students. (c) / No error (d)
