Directions : I tem in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part. 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). Rahim was one of that (a) / selected for (b) / the award. (c) No error (d)
(a)
English Grammar Error Detection: One of Those Selected
The question asks us to identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error. The sentence is divided into three parts:
- (a) Rahim was one of that
- (b) selected for
- (c) the award.
- (d) No error
Analyzing the Error in Part (a)
Let's examine part (a): "Rahim was one of that".
The phrase "one of" is used to indicate that a person or thing is part of a larger group or collection. When using "one of", the noun or pronoun that follows must be in the plural form because you are selecting one item from multiple items.
In this sentence, "that" is a singular demonstrative pronoun. It refers to a single item. However, the context suggests that Rahim was selected from a group of people who were selected for the award. Therefore, we need to refer to a plural group of selected individuals.
The correct word to use after "one of" to refer to a plural group, especially when followed by a relative clause like "selected for the award" (which implies "who were selected"), is the plural demonstrative pronoun "those".
So, "one of that" should be corrected to "one of those".
Analyzing Parts (b) and (c)
Let's look at the other parts:
- (b) selected for: This part is grammatically correct. It is part of a reduced relative clause modifying the pronoun/noun that would follow "one of". It means "who were selected for".
- (c) the award: This part is also grammatically correct. "The award" is a specific noun phrase referring to the award in question.
Conclusion on the Error
Based on the analysis, the error lies in part (a) because the singular pronoun "that" is incorrectly used after the phrase "one of". It should be the plural pronoun "those".
The corrected sentence would be: "Rahim was one of those selected for the award."
Summary of Findings
| Part | Text | Analysis | Error? |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Rahim was one of that | "One of" requires a plural noun or pronoun. "That" is singular. | Yes |
| (b) | selected for | Correct usage as part of a reduced relative clause. | No |
| (c) | the award. | Correct noun phrase. | No |
Final Answer Determination
The error is found in part (a).
Revision Table: Mastering "One Of" Grammar
| Rule | Correct Example | Incorrect Example |
|---|---|---|
| "One of" + Plural Noun | She is one of my friends. | She is one of my friend. |
| "One of" + Plural Pronoun | He is one of them. | He is one of him. |
| "One of" + Plural Demonstrative Pronoun + Clause | This is one of those cars that are very fuel-efficient. | This is one of that car that is very fuel-efficient. |
| "One of" + Plural Noun + Clause (with plural verb) | One of the students who were absent arrived late. | One of the students who was absent arrived late. |
Additional Information: Understanding Demonstrative Pronouns
Demonstrative pronouns are used to point to specific people, places, or things. They can be singular or plural, and they indicate proximity (near or far).
- This: Singular, near. (e.g., This is my book.)
- These: Plural, near. (e.g., These are my books.)
- That: Singular, far. (e.g., That is your house.)
- Those: Plural, far. (e.g., Those are your houses.)
In the context of "one of", when referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned or understood, we often use "those" as a pronoun standing in for "those people" or "those things". The sentence "Rahim was one of those selected for the award" means Rahim was one person from the group of people who were selected for the award.
Important Questions from English Grammar
Directions : Item in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part. 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).
Our greatest glory is (a) / not in never falling but in (b) / raising every time we fall. (c) / No error (d)
Directions : I tem in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part. 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).
Sujini has met her old friend (a) / Guru before she shifted (b) / to Hyderabad two years ago. (c) / No error (d)
Directions : I tem in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part. 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).
This monument happens (a) / to be one of the old monument (b) / in the city. (c) / No error (d)
Directions : I tem in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part. 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).
Amit told to Divya (a) / that he would come (b) / with a reward for her. (c)/ No error (d)
Directions : I tem in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part. 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).
If you have asked me (a) / for the truth I would have told (b) / you at that time. (c) / No error (d)
