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Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 33)
Spotting Errors
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).

33.

(solve as per the direction given above)

The long-awaited moment at last came,
and we set out for the station
as merry a band of children as I have ever seen before or since.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
as merry a band of children as I have ever seen since or before
Discussion:
37 comments Page 2 of 4.
Vishal choudhary said:   9 years ago
With 'ever' we use 'ever since or before'.

And with 'never' we use 'never before or since'.

Welcome in advance :).
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Salman said:   1 decade ago
@Jyotsna Srivastava.

I agree with you C seems to be correct, and only thing confusing is the 'before or since'.
Roshan Mishra said:   1 decade ago
At, in, or never used with "last", "next", 'every", but in 1st option before next 'at' is used. So please this.
Bernie said:   1 decade ago
Is it "The long-awaited moment at last came"
or
"The long-awaited moment came at last" ?
Ottio said:   7 years ago
>> "Since or before" Its a phrase. We use it like this.

No, the set phrase is "before or since".
Abhishek Kumar said:   1 decade ago
Can anyone tell me the meaning of "As merry a band of children as..." I cant get it.... :(
Deibor said:   6 years ago
Why not?

As merry 'as' a band of children I have ever seen before or since.
Ankit said:   8 years ago
Yes, correct @Nas, its "Before or Since", there is no error in the sentence.
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Prachy said:   8 years ago
What is the difference between "before or since" and "since or before"?
Gagan said:   4 years ago
Here "The long-awaited moment came at last" is the correct form.
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