Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 33)
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 4 of 4.

Santosh kumar said:   1 decade ago
What about "the long awaited moment lastly came"?

Abhi said:   1 decade ago
Vertika is write.

Vertika said:   1 decade ago
"Since or before" Its a phrase. we use it like this.

and, its not "as merry as...."

"The long-awaited moment at last came" OR "At last,the long awaited moment came". both can be used.

Ankit said:   1 decade ago
Since or before. What is the reason behind it?

Bernie said:   1 decade ago
Is it "The long-awaited moment at last came"
or
"The long-awaited moment came at last" ?

Sandy said:   1 decade ago
I think it is "as merry as a".

Rashmi said:   1 decade ago
Please explain the answer.


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