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Directions: item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read sentence to find out 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 process of removing (a) / wool from the body of (b) /  an animal is called sharing. (c) / No error (d)

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NDA I 2023 GAT Previous Year Paper (16-Apr-2023)
The correct answer is

c

Understanding the Sentence Structure and Identifying the Error

Let's carefully examine the given sentence, which describes the process of removing wool from an animal's body. The sentence is broken into three parts to help us identify if there is an error in grammar, vocabulary, or usage.

The sentence is: The process of removing (a) / wool from the body of (b) / an animal is called sharing. (c) / No error (d)

We need to check each underlined part:

  • (a) The process of removing
  • (b) wool from the body of
  • (c) an animal is called sharing.

Analyzing Each Part of the Sentence

Let's look at each part:

  • Part (a): The process of removing
    This part introduces the subject, which is a process. "The process of removing" is grammatically correct and makes sense in the context of describing how wool is taken off.
  • Part (b): wool from the body of
    This part specifies what is being removed (wool) and from where (from the body of). This phrasing is also grammatically sound and fits the context.
  • Part (c): an animal is called sharing.
    This part names the process. It states that the process of removing wool from an animal is called "sharing". This is where the potential error lies.

Identifying the Vocabulary Error in Part (c)

The word "sharing" means to divide something among people, or to tell others about something (like sharing information or feelings). It does not refer to the act of removing wool from an animal.

The correct term for the process of removing wool from the body of a sheep or other animal is shearing. Shearing is the act of cutting off the woolly fleece of an animal.

Therefore, the word "sharing" in part (c) is incorrect and should be "shearing". This indicates an error in part (c) of the sentence.

Conclusion on the Error

Based on the analysis, the error is found in part (c) where the incorrect term "sharing" is used instead of the correct term "shearing" to describe the process of removing wool from an animal's body.

Revision Table

Part Original Text Analysis Error?
(a) The process of removing Grammatically correct and fits context. No
(b) wool from the body of Grammatically correct and fits context. No
(c) an animal is called sharing. Uses "sharing" instead of the correct term "shearing". Yes

Additional Information on Shearing and Wool Removal

Shearing is a vital part of raising sheep and other wool-producing animals. It is usually done once a year, typically in the warmer months, to prevent the animal from overheating and to harvest the wool which is a valuable fibre.

  • Shearing: The process of removing fleece (wool) from a sheep or other animal.
  • Shearer: A person who shears sheep.
  • Fleece: The woolly covering of a sheep or other animal.
  • Why Shearing is Done: To collect wool for textiles and to help the animal stay cool and healthy.

Understanding the correct vocabulary is important for accurate communication, especially in specific contexts like agriculture or biology.

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The correct answer is

c

Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:

The sentence:
"The process of removing (a) / wool from the body of (b) / an animal is called sharing. (c) / No error (d)"

🔴 Error is in part (c):
The word "sharing" is incorrect here.
✅ The correct word is "shearing", which means cutting or removing wool from a sheep or similar animal.

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The correct answer is

c

The correct answer is (c) because there is a spelling error in the word "sharing." The correct word should be "shearing" (the process of cutting or removing wool from animals like sheep).

Here’s an explanation in both English and Hindi:

English: The sentence discusses the process of removing wool from the body of an animal, which is called "shearing," not "sharing." The word "sharing" means to divide something among people, which is unrelated to the context. Hence, the error is in part (c)

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