Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or…
2023
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer (ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
If you do intellectual labour continuous(1)/ for hours together, you will feel tired(2)/ and that tiredness will not only be(3)/ of the mind but also of the body(4)/
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
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Correct answer: A
Explanation:
The word 'continuous' is incorrect here because it is an adjective. The verb phrase needs an adverb to describe how the action is done, so use 'continuously' instead.
Correct sentence: If you do intellectual labour continuously for hours together, you will feel tired and that tiredness will not only be of the mind but also of the body.
Why: 'Continuously' is an adverb that modifies the verb 'do'; adjectives like 'continuous' modify nouns, so they are not appropriate here.