Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. If you feel there is no error in a sentence, signify a 'No error' response. The speaker gave (A)/ an overview of the subject (B)/ by way of introduction (C)/ No error (D)
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Understanding Grammar Errors in English Sentences
The question asks us to identify if there is any grammatical error in the underlined parts of the given sentence. We need to examine each underlined part carefully to check for issues related to grammar, usage, or structure.
The sentence is: The speaker gave (A)/ an overview of the subject (B)/ by way of introduction (C)/ No error (D)
Analysing Part (A): The Speaker Gave
This part of the sentence consists of the subject "The speaker" and the verb "gave".
- "The speaker" is a singular subject, correctly using the definite article "The".
- "gave" is the simple past tense of the verb "to give". This is a standard verb form used to describe an action that happened in the past.
Grammatically, this part is correct. The subject agrees with the verb tense, and the usage is appropriate for starting a statement about something the speaker did.
Analysing Part (B): An Overview of the Subject
This part functions as the object of the verb "gave".
- "overview" is a noun referring to a general survey or summary.
- The indefinite article "an" is correctly used before "overview" because the word starts with a vowel sound.
- "of the subject" is a prepositional phrase that clarifies what the overview is about. "Subject" is a common noun appropriately used here with the definite article "the".
This phrase "an overview of the subject" is grammatically sound and fits correctly as the object of the verb "gave".
Analysing Part (C): By Way of Introduction
This is an idiomatic phrase commonly used in English.
- "by way of" means 'as a form of' or 'as a means of'.
- "by way of introduction" means 'as an introduction'.
This phrase is grammatically correct and is used to indicate that the overview was given as a form of introduction to the main topic or discussion. It correctly modifies the preceding clause.
Concluding the Sentence Analysis
Upon reviewing each underlined part:
- Part (A) "The speaker gave" is correct.
- Part (B) "an overview of the subject" is correct.
- Part (C) "by way of introduction" is correct.
Since there are no grammatical errors found in any of the underlined parts (A), (B), or (C), the correct option is that there is "No error" in the sentence.
Therefore, the part indicating 'No error' is the correct response.
Important Questions from Error Spotting
Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is an 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).
A honest mistake (a) / is no more than that; (b) / just an honest mistake. (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine 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).
A company of five thousand soldiers , (a) / having marched tirelessly for over five days , (b) / have just moved into their cantonment . (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is an 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).
Every person who believes in principles (a) / must stand up to fight (b) / for their convictions . (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine 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 Olympic Games reflects(a) / the highest spirit of (b) / human endeavour and achievement . (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is an 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 principal of the school (a) / stressed the need for discipline (b) / amongst the students. (c) / No error (d)
