Common Error Detection - Study Mode
[#126] None of two girls / who were present / appeared to be inclined / to listen to sane advice.
Correct Answer
(A) None of two girls
Explanation
Solution: In this sentence, the phrase "None of two girls" is incorrect. It should be "Neither of the two girls". "None" is used to refer to no one or not any, while "neither" is used to refer to not one nor the other of two people or things. Additionally, "neither" should be followed by "of" and the plural form "the two girls" is more appropriate in this context. So, the correct structure should be: Neither of the two girls who were present appeared to be inclined to listen to sane advice.
[#127] Everyone knows / that the leopard is / faster / of all animals.
Correct Answer
(D) of all animals
Explanation
Solution: Change, of all animals → than any other animal In a comparative degree THAN is used. Also, the term of comparison must exclude the things compared by use of OTHER.
[#128] I and my colleague / have carefully considered the important issues raised by / the report which you sent me and / we have decided to take the following action.
Correct Answer
(A) I and my colleague
Explanation
Solution: Change, I and my colleague → My colleague and I. Error in order of pronouns. Order of Pronoun Second person(2) + third (3)+ first person(1) in normal sentences. RULE-231 You, he and I have finished the work. (Normal idea) I, you and he are to blame. ( here Confession of guilt is expressed , it's a negative idea, hence order is 123).
[#129] Even if / the teacher has completed the / course the students cannot pass / unless they study themself.
Correct Answer
(D) unless they study themself
Explanation
Solution: Change, Themself into Themselves The plural form of 'THEMSELF' is themselves.
[#130] Find out whether there is any grammatical error in below sentence. The soap brought in the / market recently is not / very fragrant and / is too expensive.
Correct Answer
(A) The soap brought in the
Explanation
Solution: The soap introduced in the