Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 110)
Directions to Solve

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).


110.

(solve as per the direction given above)

The brakes and steering failed
and the bus ran down the hill
without anyone being able control it.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
without being controlled by anyone
Discussion:
16 comments Page 2 of 2.

DAKSH said:   1 decade ago
Can you please explain what is the difference between "Without anyone being able to control it " and "Without being able you control it"?

Avinash said:   1 decade ago
Brake can fail, but what about steering? How can steering fail?

Sneha said:   9 years ago
The given sentence is in a passive form.

Chowdhury said:   9 years ago
Shouldn't it be.

"The brakes and steering had failed and the bus ran down the hill without anyone being able control it"?

Huddie said:   7 years ago
The brakes and 'the' steering failed 'as' the bus ran down the hill A or B should be given first preference.

Sjood said:   5 years ago
It also should be, Without anyone was able to control it.


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