English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishSpotting Errors
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. A comprehensive solution demands II. that the government of Delhi, Punjab, III. Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, assisted of the Centre, IV. address farm residue burning from construction dust.
Options
- AOnly II and IV
- BOnly III
- COnly I and III
- DOnly II, III and IV
Correct answer
D. Only II, III and IV
Step-by-step solution
Sentence II: that the government of Delhi, Punjab, The sentence talks about the government of more than one city, thus “government” should be replaced with ‘governments’. Correct sentence- that the governments of Delhi, Punjab, Sentence III: Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, assisted of the Centre, The sentence has an error with respect to use of wrong preposition. Assistance means help which is always rendered by someone. Hence “of” should be replaced with preposition ‘by’.