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In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been printed in bold. One bold part in the sentence is not acceptable in Standard English. Pick up that part and mark its number. If there are no errors in the bold parts, mark (5) i.e. No error as the answer.

I admired the creativity which previaled among the young writers.

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The correct answer is

previaled

Grammar Check: Identifying Non-Standard English

The task is to identify the word or phrase in the given sentence that deviates from Standard English usage. The sentence presented is: "I admired the creativity which previaled among the young writers." We need to find the incorrect part among the bolded options.

Detailed Analysis of Bolded Parts

Let's examine each bolded part to determine its correctness in Standard English:

  • admired: This word is the past tense of 'admire', meaning to regard with respect or warm approval. It is spelled correctly and used appropriately in the context of expressing appreciation for the writers' creativity.

  • creativity: This noun refers to the quality or ability to create something new or original. The spelling is correct, and it fits the context of the sentence, describing the writers' imaginative skills.

  • previaled: This word appears to be a misspelling. The correct verb form, meaning to prove more powerful than opposing forces or to be victorious, is 'prevailed'. The spelling 'previaled' is not recognized in Standard English.

  • writers: This is the plural form of 'writer', referring to people who write. The spelling is correct, and it accurately describes the group among whom the creativity was observed.

  • no error: This option suggests that all the bolded parts are correct. However, our analysis indicates an error.

Identifying the Non-Standard Word

The core issue lies with the word 'previaled'. Standard English requires the spelling 'prevailed'. The word 'prevail' means to triumph, overcome, or be dominant. The sentence should correctly state that the creativity dominated or was prevalent among the young writers.

The corrected sentence would be: "I admired the creativity which prevailed among the young writers."

Conclusion

The part that is not acceptable in Standard English is the misspelling of the word 'prevailed'. Therefore, the incorrect part is 'previaled'.

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