Spot a grammatical error in the given sentence. (A)We have even had to deal/…
2024
Spot a grammatical error in the given sentence.
(A)We have even had to deal/ (B)with the person who never helps anyone/ (C)and was very miser in nature./ (D)no error.
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
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Correct answer: C
Answer: Part C contains the grammatical error.
Explanation:
The phrase "was very miser in nature" is incorrect because "miser" is a noun. An adjective is required to describe the person; the correct adjective is "miserly."
Additionally, the sentence describes a habitual or general characteristic, so present tense fits better than past tense. Replace "was" with "is."
Corrected phrase: "and is very miserly in nature."
Corrected full sentence: We have even had to deal with the person who never helps anyone and is very miserly in nature.