Direction: Item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d). I played (a) / with same bat (b) / that you used. (c) / No error (d)
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Identifying Grammar Errors in Sentences
This question asks us to identify if there is a grammatical error in any of the underlined parts of the given sentence. The sentence is divided into three parts: (a) "I played", (b) "with same bat", and (c) "that you used." We also have option (d) if there is no error.
Analyzing Each Part of the Sentence
Let's carefully examine each underlined segment:
- Part (a): "I played"
This part consists of the subject "I" and the verb "played". "Played" is the simple past tense of the verb "play". This structure is grammatically correct and makes sense in the context of a simple past action performed by the subject.
- Part (b): "with same bat"
This part is a prepositional phrase "with same bat". The preposition is "with". The noun phrase is "same bat". Let's look closely at the phrase "same bat". When we use the adjective "same" to refer to a specific item that is identical to one previously mentioned or understood from the context, we typically need to use the definite article "the" before "same". The phrase "that you used" in the next part of the sentence indicates a specific bat — the one that 'you' used. Therefore, the correct phrase should be "with the same bat". The absence of the definite article "the" before "same" makes this part grammatically incorrect.
- Part (c): "that you used."
This part is a relative clause modifying "bat". "That" is a relative pronoun referring to "bat". "You" is the subject of the clause, and "used" is the verb. This clause is grammatically correct and functions properly to specify which bat is being referred to.
- Part (d): "No error"
Since we found a grammatical error in part (b), option (d) is not correct.
Identifying the Error Location
Based on our analysis, the error lies in part (b) because the definite article "the" is missing before the phrase "same bat". The correct sentence structure in part (b) should be "with the same bat".
Therefore, the error is in part (b).
Revision Table: Understanding Articles with 'Same'
Let's summarize the rule about using articles with the word "same".
| Context | Rule for 'Same' | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Referring to a specific identical item | Use the definite article the before 'same'. | This is the same car I saw yesterday. |
| As part of a comparison (less common structure, often implies similarity rather than identity) | Sometimes used without 'the', but this is less common for direct identity. E.g., "Both samples showed same result" (more naturally "the same result"). | Both students gave (the) same answer. (Use of 'the' is standard) |
Additional Information: Definite and Indefinite Articles
Articles are words (a, an, the) that come before a noun. They indicate whether the noun is specific or general.
- Definite Article ('The'): Used to refer to a specific noun or a noun that has already been mentioned or is understood from the context. In the original sentence, "the bat that you used" refers to a specific bat, hence "the same bat" is required.
- Indefinite Articles ('A', 'An'): Used to refer to a general or non-specific noun. 'A' is used before consonant sounds (a cat), and 'an' is used before vowel sounds (an apple).
Understanding when to use "the" is crucial for correct sentence construction in English grammar. The phrase "same bat that you used" clearly identifies a specific bat, requiring the definite article "the".
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)
