Directions: The following sentences have been divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). Read the sentences carefully to find out if there is any error in any part of the sentence. The error if any will be in any one part of the sentence. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence is completely correct as it is, then choose option (D) ‘No Error’ as the answer. Ignore if there are any errors of punctuation.
There was a huge fire in the refinery (A) / after one of the tank (B) / carrying Methyl Oxide exploded. (C) / No Error (D)
There was a huge fire in the refinery
Incorrect Answerafter one of the tank
Correct Answercarrying Methyl Oxide exploded.
Incorrect AnswerNo Error
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The fragment B of the sentence is erroneous.
The expression ‘one of’ is followed by a plural noun/pronoun.
So in the sentence, ‘tank’ should be replaced with ‘tanks’.
Therefore the correct sentence will be “There was a huge fire in the refinery after one of the tanks carrying Methyl Oxide exploded.”
Hence option B is the correct answer.
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By: Brijesh Kumar