Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it.…
2023
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'.
(Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
- A.
It is an established fact that the transcendental American poets and philosophers.
- B.
who lived in the latter half of the nineteenth century.
- C.
were more influenced by Indian philosophy, in particular by Upanishadic Philosophy.
- D.
No error.
Attempted by 23 students.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Error: “were more influenced” is comparative, but no comparison is stated.
Fix: Replace “were more influenced” with “were much/greatly influenced”, or add a comparison using “than …”.
Example correction: “... were much influenced by Indian philosophy, particularly by Upanishadic philosophy.”