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). While the solar energy has grabbed the spotlight, (a) / wind power too has been made steady progress (b) / across the world and in India. (c) / No error (d)
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Understanding Grammar Error Identification
This question asks us to find a grammatical error in one of the underlined parts of the sentence provided. We need to carefully read each part and determine if it follows standard English grammar rules. If no error is found, we select option (d).
Analyzing the Sentence Parts
Let's break down the sentence:
- (a) While the solar energy has grabbed the spotlight,
- (b) wind power too has been made steady progress
- (c) across the world and in India.
- (d) No error
We will examine each part for potential errors in grammar, usage, or structure.
Examining Part (a): While the solar energy has grabbed the spotlight,
This part introduces a contrast or parallel situation. "The solar energy" is treated as a singular subject, which is common when referring to the concept or industry. "has grabbed" is in the present perfect tense, which is appropriate for an action that started in the past and has relevance now (solar energy gained prominence). "the spotlight" is an idiomatic phrase meaning gaining significant public attention. This part appears grammatically correct.
Examining Part (b): wind power too has been made steady progress
This is the part we need to scrutinize closely. The phrase is "has been made steady progress". Let's look at the core action verb and phrase: "make progress". The subject is "wind power". Is wind power the entity performing the action of making progress, or is progress being made *upon* wind power by something else?
In the context of "wind power too has been made steady progress", it implies that wind power itself is advancing or developing. The phrase "make progress" is an active action performed by the subject that is developing. For example, "The student made good progress." Here, "student" is the subject performing the action "made progress".
The structure "has been made" is the present perfect passive voice. The passive voice is used when the subject receives the action. For example, "The cake was made by John." Here, "cake" receives the action "was made".
Applying this to our sentence: "wind power too has been made steady progress". If we were to interpret this passively, it would mean steady progress has been made *upon* wind power by someone or something else. However, the intended meaning is clearly that wind power itself is making the progress.
Therefore, the active voice is required here, not the passive voice. The correct phrasing for the present perfect active voice would be "has made".
So, the corrected phrase should be "wind power too has made steady progress".
This shows that there is an error in part (b).
Examining Part (c): across the world and in India.
This part specifies the location where wind power has made progress. "across the world and in India" is a standard prepositional phrase indicating scope or location. This part is grammatically sound and fits the context.
Identifying the Error
Based on our analysis, the error lies in part (b) where the passive voice structure "has been made" is incorrectly used instead of the active voice structure "has made" to describe wind power's progress.
| Part | Original Phrase | Analysis | Error? |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | While the solar energy has grabbed the spotlight, | Correct usage of present perfect and idiom. | No |
| (b) | wind power too has been made steady progress | Incorrect passive voice ("has been made") instead of active voice ("has made"). | Yes |
| (c) | across the world and in India. | Correct prepositional phrase for location. | No |
The sentence should correctly read: "While the solar energy has grabbed the spotlight, wind power too has made steady progress across the world and in India."
Conclusion
The error is found in part (b) of the sentence.
Revision Table: Understanding Voice (Active vs. Passive)
Understanding the difference between active and passive voice is crucial for error spotting in English grammar. Here's a quick comparison:
| Feature | Active Voice | Passive Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Role | Performs the action | Receives the action |
| Structure (Simple Present) | Subject + Verb + Object (e.g., She writes a letter.) | Object + is/am/are + Past Participle + by + Subject (e.g., A letter is written by her.) |
| Structure (Present Perfect) | Subject + has/have + Past Participle + Object (e.g., They have built a house.) | Object + has/have + been + Past Participle + by + Subject (e.g., A house has been built by them.) |
| Focus | On the doer of the action | On the action or the receiver of the action |
In our sentence, "wind power" is the doer of the action "making progress", so active voice ("has made") is correct.
Additional Information: Common Idioms with 'Make'
The verb 'make' is used in many common idioms. Here are a few related to development or movement:
- Make progress
- Make headway
- Make a move
- Make improvements
- Make a breakthrough
These idioms typically require an active voice structure when the subject is the one performing the action.
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