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'. The burglar stole all the money(A)/ in the house but surprisingly missed(B)/ the jewelleries in the locker.(C)/ No error(D)
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Identifying Grammar Errors in Sentences
Let's carefully examine the provided sentence to find any potential grammatical errors. The sentence is broken down into three parts (A), (B), and (C), followed by option (D) for 'No error'.
The sentence reads:
The burglar stole all the money(A)/ in the house but surprisingly missed(B)/ the jewelleries in the locker.(C)/ No error(D)
Analyzing Part (A): The burglar stole all the money
This part of the sentence is grammatically correct. 'Burglar' is a singular noun, 'stole' is the past tense of the verb 'steal', and 'all the money' is correctly used with the uncountable noun 'money'.
Analyzing Part (B): in the house but surprisingly missed
This part is also grammatically sound. It connects to the previous clause using the conjunction 'but', indicating a contrast. 'Surprisingly' is an adverb correctly modifying the verb 'missed'.
Analyzing Part (C): the jewelleries in the locker.
Now let's look closely at this part. The word used is 'jewelleries'. In standard English, 'jewellery' is treated as an uncountable noun, similar to words like 'furniture', 'scenery', or 'information'. Uncountable nouns do not typically have a plural form ending in '-s' or '-es'. While 'jewelleries' is sometimes used informally or in certain regional variations, the standard and correct form is 'jewellery' for both singular and plural sense (when referring to the category). If one needs to refer to individual items, phrases like 'pieces of jewellery' or 'items of jewellery' are used.
Since 'jewelleries' is used instead of the correct uncountable form 'jewellery', this part contains a grammatical error.
Analyzing Part (D): No error
Since we found an error in part (C), this option is incorrect.
Conclusion
The error lies in part (C) due to the incorrect pluralization of the uncountable noun 'jewellery'. The sentence should use 'jewellery' instead of 'jewelleries'.
Therefore, the part of the sentence with the error is (C).
Revision Table: Uncountable Nouns
| Noun | Type | Correct Usage | Incorrect Usage (Common Error) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewellery | Uncountable | jewellery | jewelleries |
| Furniture | Uncountable | furniture | furnitures |
| Information | Uncountable | information | informations |
| Scenery | Uncountable | scenery | sceneries |
| Advice | Uncountable | advice | advices |
Additional Information: Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns
Understanding the difference between countable and uncountable nouns is crucial for correct grammar.
- Countable Nouns: These are nouns that can be counted. They have singular and plural forms. You can use numbers (one, two, three, etc.) before them, and they can be used with articles like 'a' or 'an' in the singular. Examples: book (books), cat (cats), idea (ideas).
- Uncountable Nouns: These are nouns that cannot be counted as individual items. They do not typically have a plural form. They are used with verbs in the singular form. You cannot use numbers directly before them, and you generally don't use 'a' or 'an'. Quantifiers like 'much', 'a lot of', 'some', 'any' are used with them. Examples: water, rice, air, happiness, news, furniture, jewellery.
To quantify an uncountable noun, you often use phrases like 'a piece of', 'a slice of', 'an item of', etc. For instance, 'a piece of furniture', 'a grain of rice', 'an item of jewellery'.
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