Directions: Read each sentence given below and find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any will be one of the parts of the sentence which are marked as a, b, c ,d and e. If there is no error, the answer will be (e) i.e. No error. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
The teacher spoke (A)/ in such a low voice (B)/ as the students (C)/ could not hear him. (D)/ No error. (E)
Explanation:
Write that in place of as in section (C).
Such as and such that are used in different senses. Such as is used o convey the sense of like in the case of human beings. It precisely means, of a specified kind or of a specified degree.
Such that is used to convey the same sense fin the case of actions, etc. So, the correct sentence will be:
"The teacher spoke in such a low voice that the students could not hear him."
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By: Brijesh Kumar