Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined. parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. on 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) Pride brings a (a) / great dealing of vanity, (b) / an egotistic inflation. (c) / No error (d)
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Identifying Grammatical Errors in Sentences
This question asks us to find any grammatical errors in the given sentence. The sentence is divided into three parts, labelled (a), (b), and (c). We need to examine each part carefully to see if it follows the rules of English grammar and usage.
The sentence is:
Pride brings a (a) / great dealing of vanity, (b) / an egotistic inflation. (c) / No error (d)
Analyzing Each Part for Errors
Let's look at each underlined part of the sentence:
- (a) Pride brings a: This part seems correct. "Pride" is a singular noun, and "brings" is the correct third-person singular present tense verb form. The indefinite article "a" introduces the following noun phrase.
- (b) great dealing of vanity,: This part contains the phrase "a great dealing of". In standard English, when we talk about a large amount or quantity of something, especially something abstract like "vanity," we use the phrase "a great deal of" or "a great amount of". "Dealing" usually refers to transactions or handling things. The phrase "a great dealing of" is not the idiomatic expression used in this context. The correct phrase should be "a great deal of vanity".
- (c) an egotistic inflation.: This part appears correct. "Egotistic inflation" is used here to mean an increase in one's ego or self-importance. "Inflation" can be used metaphorically to mean an increase in size or importance. The article "an" is correctly used before "egotistic" because it starts with a vowel sound.
Locating the Grammatical Error
Based on the analysis, the error is in part (b), where the phrase "a great dealing of vanity" is used instead of the standard idiom "a great deal of vanity". This is an error related to incorrect word usage or idiom.
Therefore, the part of the sentence with the error is (b).
Revision Table: Correcting the Sentence Error
| Part | Original Phrase | Analysis | Corrected Phrase |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Pride brings a | Correct | Pride brings a |
| (b) | great dealing of vanity, | Incorrect idiom/word usage | great deal of vanity, |
| (c) | an egotistic inflation. | Correct | an egotistic inflation. |
The corrected sentence would read: "Pride brings a great deal of vanity, an egotistic inflation."
Additional Information on English Idioms and Usage
Understanding common English idioms and correct word usage is crucial for identifying errors in sentences. Phrases like "a great deal of" are fixed expressions that native speakers use. Using an incorrect variation, such as "a great dealing of," makes the sentence grammatically incorrect and awkward.
Here are a few points about similar usage:
- "A great deal of" is used with uncountable nouns (like vanity, time, effort, information).
- "A great number of" is used with countable nouns (like people, books, errors).
- "Dealing" typically refers to actions related to trade, business, or handling something (e.g., "dealing with a problem," "drug dealing").
Learning these fixed phrases helps improve both error identification skills and overall English proficiency.
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)
