Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. To his opinion (1)/ every entertainment (2)/ movie is foolish. (3)/ No error (4)
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Identifying Grammar Error in the Sentence
The question asks us to find an error in the given sentence: "To his opinion every entertainment movie is foolish." We need to examine each part of the sentence to locate any grammatical mistake.
Let's break down the sentence into the parts indicated:
- Part 1: To his opinion
- Part 2: every entertainment
- Part 3: movie is foolish.
- Part 4: No error
Analyzing Part 1: To his opinion
This part of the sentence uses the phrase "To his opinion". In English, when expressing someone's viewpoint or belief, the correct preposition used with "opinion" is usually "in", not "to". The standard idiom is "In his opinion", "In my opinion", "In their opinion", etc.
Explaining the Correct Idiom: In his opinion
The phrase "in his opinion" is used to introduce a statement that is a personal belief or judgment, acknowledging that it may not be a universally accepted fact. It correctly uses the preposition 'in' to indicate the sphere or context of the opinion.
For example:
- In my opinion, this book is excellent.
- In her opinion, the weather is too cold.
- In their opinion, the plan will succeed.
Using "To his opinion" is grammatically incorrect in this context.
Examining other parts of the sentence
- Part 2: "every entertainment" - This seems grammatically acceptable as an adjective modifying "movie".
- Part 3: "movie is foolish." - This part forms the predicate and subject of the clause, which is also grammatically correct in structure, assuming 'foolish' describes the movie.
Therefore, the error lies in Part 1, "To his opinion". It should be "In his opinion".
The Corrected Sentence
The corrected sentence would be: "In his opinion, every entertainment movie is foolish."
Conclusion: Identifying the Error
Based on the analysis, the error is in the use of the preposition 'To' instead of 'In' with the phrase 'his opinion'. This is found in Part (1) of the sentence.
Revision Table: Grammar Rules
| Incorrect Usage | Correct Usage | Rule/Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| To his opinion | In his opinion | The standard idiomatic phrase for expressing a personal viewpoint uses the preposition 'in' with 'opinion'. |
Additional Information: Prepositions with Opinion
While "in one's opinion" is the most common way to express a personal viewpoint, other prepositions can be used with related concepts or in different structures:
- Opinion on/about something: Used to refer to the subject of the opinion. Example: What is your opinion on this matter? / They have strong opinions about the new policy.
- Opinion of someone/something: Can refer to the opinion held *by* someone (e.g., "That's the opinion of the expert") or the opinion held *about* someone/something (e.g., "He has a high opinion of her work").
However, when expressing the opinion *belonging to* someone as a general introductory phrase, "in one's opinion" is the correct form.
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)
