Question : Direction: In each of the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select your answer. If there is no error, select 'No Error (S)' as your answer.
A prince were (P) / in search of a Sufi master (Q) / to help him in his mystical journey. (R) / No Error (S)
- (P)
- (Q)
- (R)
- (S)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
There is an error in the use of the auxiliary verb in the sentence. The auxiliary verb "were" should be replaced with "was" to convey the intended meaning that the prince's goal was to find a Sufi master who could assist him in his spiritual journey. To maintain the subject-verb agreement, a singular verb should be used with the singular subject.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be:
"A prince
was
in search of a Sufi master to help him in his mystical journey."
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