In the following sentence one part may have an error. Choose the one which has…
2017
In the following sentence one part may have an error. Choose the one which has the error, if any.
It is murder (1)/in trying to reach (2)/ one's office in such (3)/ an inclement weather.(4)
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
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Correct answer: D
Correct part with error: "an inclement weather."
Why this is wrong: "Weather" is an uncountable noun and does not take the indefinite article "an."
Correct sentence: It is murder in trying to reach one's office in such inclement weather.
Notes on the other parts:
"It is murder" — This is an idiomatic expression meaning something is extremely difficult or unpleasant; it is grammatically fine.
"in trying to reach" — This participial/gerund phrase correctly introduces the action and is acceptable here.
"one's office in such" — This fragment properly connects to the following weather description; no error.
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