Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 32)
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).


32.

(solve as per the direction given above)

He persisted
to do it
in spite of my advice
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
in doing it
Discussion:
34 comments Page 4 of 4.

Tarun Samanta said:   5 years ago
When the structure of the sentence is.

Subject + verb then use gerund form after the verb instead of infinity form.
(1)

Kittu said:   3 years ago
Persisted meaning to keep doing or saying.
(1)

Jamshaid said:   3 years ago
(A) "insisted" is the right word in this context when someone is stubborn and ignoring other's advice.
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Mongam Damodhar Rao said:   3 weeks ago
Why we use gerund in place of infinitives? Can anyone explain to me?


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