Direction: The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. Eva’s business module / allowed people’s money / to grow steadily.
No error
Understanding the Sentence Structure
Let's break down the sentence "Eva’s business module / allowed people’s money / to grow steadily" part by part to identify any potential grammatical errors.
- Part 1: Eva’s business module
- Part 2: allowed people’s money
- Part 3: to grow steadily
- Part 4: No error
Analyzing Each Part for Grammar Errors
Part 1: Eva’s business module
This part functions as the subject of the sentence.
- Eva’s: This is the possessive form of the name 'Eva'. It correctly shows that the 'business module' belongs to Eva. The use of an apostrophe + 's' is correct for showing possession for a singular noun.
- business module: This is a noun phrase acting as the main subject.
This part seems grammatically correct.
Part 2: allowed people’s money
This part contains the main verb and the direct object.
- allowed: This is the main verb, in the past tense. It follows the singular subject 'Eva’s business module', and the past tense form 'allowed' is correct here.
- people’s: This is the possessive form of the plural noun 'people'. The possessive of 'people' is formed by adding an apostrophe + 's'. This correctly shows that the 'money' belongs to 'people'.
- money: This is the direct object of the verb 'allowed'.
This part also seems grammatically correct.
Part 3: to grow steadily
This part is an infinitive phrase modifying or complementing the action.
- to grow: This is an infinitive ('to' + base verb). Here, it describes the result or purpose related to 'allowed people’s money'. This is a valid structure.
- steadily: This is an adverb modifying the verb 'grow'. Adverbs like 'steadily' describe how an action is performed (in this case, how the money grows). Using an adverb to modify a verb is correct.
This part also appears grammatically correct.
Synthesizing the Sentence Parts
Let's put the parts together and read the complete sentence:
"Eva’s business module allowed people’s money to grow steadily."
The sentence has a clear subject ('Eva’s business module'), a verb ('allowed'), a direct object ('people’s money'), and a complement/modifier ('to grow steadily'). The verb tense, subject-verb agreement, possessive forms, and adverb usage are all correct in this context.
Conclusion on Sentence Error
Based on the analysis of each part and the complete sentence structure, there appears to be no grammatical error in the provided sentence.
| Part | Text | Analysis | Grammatical Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eva’s business module | Subject. 'Eva’s' is correct possessive. | Correct |
| 2 | allowed people’s money | Verb and Object. 'allowed' is correct past tense. 'people’s' is correct possessive for plural 'people'. | Correct |
| 3 | to grow steadily | Infinitive phrase as complement. 'steadily' is correct adverb modifying 'grow'. | Correct |
Therefore, the part that contains no error is the entire sentence, meaning the correct option is 'No error'.
Revision Table: Key Grammar Points
| Grammar Point | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Possessives (Singular) | Add '’s' to a singular noun to show possession. | The cat’s toy, John’s book |
| Possessives (Plural Nouns not ending in 's') | Add '’s' to plural nouns that do not end in 's'. | Children’s games, people’s rights |
| Adverbs | Words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They often describe how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed. | He ran quickly. She spoke softly. |
| Infinitive Phrases | 'to' + base form of a verb, often with modifiers or objects. Can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. | She likes to sing. He came to help. |
Additional Information: Common Sentence Structure Errors
Understanding common errors can help in identifying mistakes in sentences:
- Subject-Verb Agreement: The verb must agree in number (singular/plural) with its subject. Example: "She walks" (singular) vs. "They walk" (plural).
- Run-on Sentences: Two or more independent clauses are joined incorrectly (e.g., without proper punctuation or conjunction).
- Sentence Fragments: An incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, verb, or does not express a complete thought.
- Incorrect Pronoun Usage: Using the wrong type of pronoun (e.g., subjective vs. objective) or a pronoun that doesn't agree with its antecedent.
- Dangling Modifiers: A modifier (word, phrase, or clause) that is grammatically unconnected to the word it is intended to modify.
In the given sentence, none of these common errors are present, reinforcing the conclusion that there is no error.
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