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 Minister’s speech (P)/ has been reported (Q)/ to the newspaper. (R)/ No error (S)
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This question asks us to identify any grammatical errors in the given sentence, which is divided into four parts: P, Q, R, and S.
The sentence is: The Minister’s speech (P)/ has been reported (Q)/ to the newspaper. (R)/ No error (S)
Let's analyze each part to determine if there's an error.
Speech Structure (P)
Part P is "The Minister’s speech". This phrase correctly identifies the subject of the sentence using a possessive form ('Minister’s'). It establishes what the sentence is about – the speech given by the Minister. This part is grammatically sound.
Reported Verb Phrase (Q)
Part Q is "has been reported". This is the passive voice form of the verb in the present perfect tense. It indicates that the action of reporting happened in the past and is relevant to the present. The passive voice is used here because the focus is on the speech itself, not necessarily on who reported it. This structure is grammatically correct.
Newspaper Context (R)
Part R is "to the newspaper.". This prepositional phrase indicates the destination or recipient of the report. While it's common to say a speech was "reported *in* the newspaper" (meaning the report appeared within the newspaper's pages) or "reported *by* the newspaper" (meaning the newspaper itself published the report), the phrase "reported *to* the newspaper" is also grammatically possible. It suggests that information about the speech was conveyed or submitted *to* the newspaper, perhaps by a source or journalist, for consideration or publication. Given this possibility, this part isn't necessarily an error.
Conclusion on Error (S)
Since parts P, Q, and R are all grammatically acceptable, there is no identifiable error in the sentence structure or word usage. Therefore, the correct option is S, indicating "No error". The sentence conveys that information regarding the Minister's speech was provided to the newspaper.
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