Question :
In these questions some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and indicate it corresponding to the appropriate letters. If there is no error, indicate corresponding to the last option.
It is best (A) / to be quite(B) / than speak in rage (C) / No Error (D)
Option 1: a
Option 2: b
Option 3: c
Option 4: d
Correct Answer: a
Solution : There is an error in the part "a" therefore the option 1 is correct.
Explanation:
Instead of "It is best" we need to use "Its better" because there is a comparison between two situation.
In comparitive degree the prefix "er" is added to the adjective word together with the word "than" when two things or individuals are being compared. In some cases ‘more’ is used.
Comparative degree example:
Ram is smarter than her sister.
He is more cheerful than his father.
Hence the correct statement is
It is better to be quite than speak in rage.
The children left (A) / the playground (B) / one after one (C) / No error (D)
Ruchi always enjoy (A)/ to read (B)/ magazines. (C)/ No Error (D).
My Grand father though, (A) / old goes everywhere (B) / by foot (C) / No Error (D)
In his concluding comments, (A)/ he said almost (B)/ nothing worth listening (C)/ No Error(D
The plan was to go for (A)/ the theatre but (B)/ owing to certain obstructions, it failed (C)/ No Error (D)
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