Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 84)
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).
84.
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Discussion:
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Sourabh said:
9 years ago
"he loved none except his neighbour's daughter".
Except is more meaningful instead of but sound.
Except is more meaningful instead of but sound.
Tanisha said:
9 years ago
"none but" is a word which itself means "nobody except" or "only" therefore correct usage of grammar is seen in question.
So, the answer is d.
Also, we sometimes use "all but" for "almost".
So one can say that "none" but and "all but" are idioms for "only" and "almost" respectively.
So, the answer is d.
Also, we sometimes use "all but" for "almost".
So one can say that "none" but and "all but" are idioms for "only" and "almost" respectively.
Gerald said:
9 years ago
The answer is 'B' because you are meant to say "He loved "NO ONE" but his neighbour's daughter.
Dharshana shahini said:
9 years ago
The correct statement is "He loved none other then his neighbour's daughter".
(1)
Rahul said:
8 years ago
None but = only.
So right answer is D.
So right answer is D.
(2)
Sjood said:
5 years ago
But, other than, except are all the same meaning.
(1)
Vikas said:
5 years ago
Why not "He loves"? Please explain.
(2)
Harika said:
5 years ago
I think None other than is acceptable.
Sweety said:
5 years ago
I think "He loved none except his neighbor's daughter" is correct.
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