English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Spotting Errors
Directions: In each of the questions, there are four sentences or...
Directions: In each of the questions, there are four sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence/s or part/s that is/are incorrect in terms of grammar and usage and choose the answer accordingly:
I. The Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council had spelt out
II. a ‘clear road map’ for the government to ramp up job creation
III. and infrastructure financing avenues while investing
IV. more resources on health, education and skill development.
Options
- AOnly IV
- BOnly I and II
- COnly II and III
- DOnly II, III and IV
Correct answer
A. Only IV
Step-by-step solution
Fragment& IV:& more resources on health, education and skill development.
Here, usage of the verb 'on' is erroneous here as the correct preposition that follows the verb 'invest' is 'in' and not 'on'.
Ex.& He invested his money in stocks.
Correct fragment:& more resources& in& health, education and skill development.
Option A is hence the correct answer.
Here, usage of the verb 'on' is erroneous here as the correct preposition that follows the verb 'invest' is 'in' and not 'on'.
Ex.& He invested his money in stocks.
Correct fragment:& more resources& in& health, education and skill development.
Option A is hence the correct answer.