Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
A weak-minded person is frighten away (1) / by the initial difficulties and (2) / gives up the attempt in despair. (3) / No error (4)
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.
Explanation : The error is in the use of the verb "frighten". The sentence is in the passive voice, and the past participle form of the verb "frighten" should be used, which is "frightened".
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "A weak-minded person is frightened away by the initial difficulties and gives up the attempt in despair."
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