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).
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Understanding the Grammar Error in the Sentence
Let's carefully examine each part of the given sentence to identify any grammatical errors. The sentence is broken down into three parts:
- (a) The greatest glory in life
- (b) is to be able to realize ones dreams and ambitions
- (c) without trampling on those of others.
- (d) No error
Analysing Each Part of the Sentence
Part (a): The greatest glory in life
This part of the sentence serves as the subject phrase, "The greatest glory in life". 'Greatest' is the superlative form of 'great', used correctly here to describe 'glory'. The phrase is grammatically sound and acts as the subject of the sentence.
Analysis of Part (a): No error found in this part.
Part (b): is to be able to realize ones dreams and ambitions
This part contains the verb phrase "is to be able to realize" and the object phrase "ones dreams and ambitions". The phrase "is to be able to realize" is grammatically correct in this context, indicating a potential or ability related to the subject 'greatest glory'. However, let's look closely at "ones dreams and ambitions".
The word "ones" is used here, seemingly as a possessive pronoun. However, the possessive form of the pronoun "one" (meaning 'a person') is "one's".
- ones: This is the plural form of 'one' when referring to items or people previously mentioned (e.g., 'I like the red ones'). It is not a possessive pronoun in this context.
- one's: This is the possessive form, meaning 'belonging to one person'. It indicates possession (e.g., 'One must look after one's health').
In the phrase "ones dreams and ambitions", the intention is to indicate the dreams and ambitions belonging to 'one' person. Therefore, the possessive form "one's" is required.
The correct phrasing should be "is to be able to realize one's dreams and ambitions".
Analysis of Part (b): There is a grammatical error in this part. The possessive form "ones" should be "one's".
Part (c): without trampling on those of others.
This part provides a condition or manner for realizing dreams and ambitions. "Without trampling on" is a correct idiomatic phrase meaning 'without harming' or 'without infringing upon'. "those of others" correctly refers back to "dreams and ambitions" belonging to other people.
Analysis of Part (c): No error found in this part.
Conclusion on the Error Location
Based on the analysis, the error is found in part (b) of the sentence, where "ones" should be corrected to "one's" to indicate possession.
Identifying the Correct Option
The question asks to identify the part with the error. We determined that part (b) contains the error.
Looking at the options:
- Option 1: a (Incorrect, part (a) has no error)
- Option 2: b (Correct, part (b) has an error)
- Option 3: c (Incorrect, part (c) has no error)
- Option 4: d (Incorrect, there is an error in the sentence)
Therefore, the correct option indicating the part with the error is (b).
Revision Table: Key Grammatical Concepts
| Concept | Explanation | Example | Correct/Incorrect Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possessive Pronoun 'one's' | Indicates something belonging to 'one' (a person). Uses an apostrophe to show possession. | One should follow one's conscience. | Correct: one's Incorrect: ones |
| Plural 'ones' | Used as a pronoun referring to multiple items/people previously mentioned. | Pick the sweet ones. | Correct: ones (as a plural pronoun) Incorrect: one's (in this context) |
Additional Information: Common Possessive Errors
Misusing possessive forms, especially with apostrophes, is a frequent error. Here are a few common ones:
- It's vs. Its: 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'. 'Its' is the possessive pronoun (meaning 'belonging to it').
- Their vs. There vs. They're: 'Their' is the possessive pronoun (belonging to them). 'There' indicates a place or is used in existential constructions ('there is'). 'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.
- Your vs. You're: 'Your' is the possessive pronoun (belonging to you). 'You're' is a contraction of 'you are'.
- Whose vs. Who's: 'Whose' is the possessive pronoun (belonging to whom). 'Who's' is a contraction of 'who is' or 'who has'.
Paying close attention to apostrophes is crucial for correct possessive forms in English grammar.
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