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). Though there is progress (a) / for different directions, (b) / why is there no brotherhood? (c) / No error (d)
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Finding Grammar Errors in Sentences
Let's carefully examine the given sentence to identify any grammatical errors in the underlined parts.
The sentence is: Though there is progress (a) / for different directions, (b) / why is there no brotherhood? (c) / No error (d)
Analyzing Each Part of the Sentence
Part (a): Though there is progress
This part of the sentence introduces a concessive clause using "Though". "There is progress" is a standard existential construction indicating that progress exists. Grammatically, this part appears correct.
- "Though" is used correctly as a conjunction meaning "although".
- "there is progress" is a valid subject-verb structure.
Based on the analysis, part (a) has no apparent grammatical error.
Part (b): for different directions
This part of the sentence uses the preposition "for" with "different directions". The intended meaning is likely that progress is happening in various areas or aspects. When referring to the area or scope in which something is happening or moving, the preposition "in" is typically used, not "for".
- "for" usually indicates purpose, duration, or destination (less commonly with 'directions' in this sense).
- "in" is used to indicate location, area, or scope. "Progress in different directions" means progress occurring within or across various fields or areas.
Therefore, the use of "for" instead of "in" in "for different directions" is grammatically incorrect in this context. The correct phrasing should be "in different directions".
Based on the analysis, part (b) contains a grammatical error related to preposition usage.
Part (c): why is there no brotherhood?
This part of the sentence is a question introduced by "why". It uses the inverted structure typical of questions ("why is there" instead of "why there is"). "Brotherhood" is the subject. Grammatically, this question part seems correct.
- "why" is used correctly to introduce a question about reason.
- The subject-verb inversion ("is there") is correct for an interrogative sentence.
- "no brotherhood" is a valid phrase indicating the absence of brotherhood.
Based on the analysis, part (c) has no apparent grammatical error.
Identifying the Error
Based on the analysis of each part, the error lies in part (b) where the preposition "for" is used incorrectly instead of "in" when referring to the scope or area of progress.
The corrected sentence would be: Though there is progress in different directions, why is there no brotherhood?
Conclusion
The grammatical error is found in part (b) of the sentence.
Revision Table: Prepositions of Direction and Scope
| Preposition | Common Use | Example with "Directions" or similar concept |
|---|---|---|
| In | Indicates location, area, or scope. Movement or extension within a space or field. | Progress in different directions (meaning across various areas/fields). They are moving in circles. |
| For | Indicates purpose, duration, recipient, or destination (often with verbs of movement like 'leave for', 'head for'). | We left for the city. This gift is for you. |
| To | Indicates movement towards a destination or specific point. | Walk to the station. Turn to the left. |
Additional Information: Common Preposition Errors
Prepositions can be tricky because their usage is often idiomatic and depends heavily on context. Errors frequently occur when a preposition is used that doesn't fit the specific verb or noun phrase or the intended meaning.
- Depend on/upon: Correct usage, not "depend in" or "depend at".
- Responsible for: Correct usage, not "responsible of".
- Listen to: Correct usage, not "listen at".
- Arrive at (a place)/ Arrive in (a city/country): Specific usage depends on the destination type.
Paying attention to common collocations (words that frequently go together) involving prepositions is crucial for improving grammar.
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