In the following question, each sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.The angry man walked hurriedly (P)/into the crowded room (Q)/and shouted loud at the guest. (R)/ No error (S)

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SSC JHT - 2017

In the following question, each sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.
The angry man walked hurriedly (P)/into the crowded room (Q)/and shouted loud at the guest. (R)/ No error (S)

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Sentence Parts P Q R S Analysis

This question requires us to identify a grammatical error within a four-part sentence. We need to carefully examine each segment (P, Q, R, and S) to determine where the mistake occurs.

Part P: The angry man walked hurriedly

In this segment, the phrase 'walked hurriedly' is used. 'Walked' is the verb, and 'hurriedly' is an adverb describing the manner in which the action was performed. The use of the adverb 'hurriedly' is grammatically correct here.

Part Q: into the crowded room

This part functions as a prepositional phrase indicating direction. 'Crowded' is an adjective correctly modifying the noun 'room'. This segment is grammatically sound.

Part R Error: shouted loud at the guest

Here, the verb is 'shouted'. The word 'loud' is used immediately after it. 'Loud' is an adjective, which typically describes nouns. However, to describe the action of shouting (the verb), an adverb is needed. The correct adverb form corresponding to 'loud' is 'loudly'. Therefore, the phrase should be 'shouted loudly'. The use of the adjective 'loud' after the verb 'shouted' constitutes a grammatical error.

Part S Option: No error

Since we have identified a grammatical error in Part R, this option stating 'No error' is incorrect.

Grammar Focus: Adverb vs Adjective Usage

The core grammatical principle tested here is the distinction between adjectives and adverbs. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns, while adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They answer questions like 'how?', 'when?', 'where?', or 'to what extent?'.

In the context of the sentence:

The action is 'shouted' (verb).
We need to describe *how* the shouting happened.
'Loud' is an adjective (e.g., "The shout was loud.").
'Loudly' is the adverb (e.g., "He shouted loudly.").

Correcting the Error: loud vs. loudly

To correct the sentence, the adjective 'loud' in Part R must be replaced with the adverb 'loudly' to properly modify the verb 'shouted'. The corrected sentence structure would be: "The angry man walked hurriedly into the crowded room and shouted loudly at the guest."

Therefore, the part containing the error is R.

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