English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishSpotting Errors
Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. The doctor adviced Mr. Murugan that, (A) / because of his severe cramps, (B) / he should lay in the (C) / bed for a few days. (D) / No error (E)
Options
- AThe doctor adviced Mr. Murugan that,
- Bbecause of his severe cramps,
- Che should lay in the
- Dbed for a few days.
Correct answer
C. he should lay in the
Step-by-step solution
In part C, the verb 'lay' which means 'to put something somewhere in a gentle way' must be replaced with 'lie', which means 'to rest', to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, option C is correct.