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'. Negotiations with the bank (A) / are at an advanced (B) / stage and we hope to (C) / signed the deal soon. (D) / No error (E)
Options
- ANegotiations with the bank
- Bare at an advanced
- Cstage and we hope to
- Dsigned the deal soon
Correct answer
D. signed the deal soon
Step-by-step solution
In part D, as the phrase following the main verb 'hope' has to be an infinitive (to + base form of a verb), 'signed' must be replaced with 'sign' to make it a grammatically correct sentence. Hence, option D is correct.