Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 11)
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).


11.

(solve as per the direction given above)

According to the Bible
it is meek and humble
who shall inherit the earth.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
it is the meek and the humble
Discussion:
101 comments Page 1 of 11.

Sindhu said:   1 decade ago
Can you give me the explanation why should we use 'the' before meek and humble.

TALWINDER said:   1 decade ago
Please tell me why use "the" before meek and humble........

Annie said:   1 decade ago
Tell me why to use "the" before meek and humble

Logunath said:   1 decade ago
The line describes that the person who is humble and meek can inherit from the earth. It refers to character, so I think 'the' should come.

Paul said:   1 decade ago
Yeah. Any specific thing should be specified using "the".

Rajesh said:   1 decade ago
Since meek and humble refer to group of people ...the is used.

Prakash said:   1 decade ago
Give me the explanation why should we use 'the' before meek and humble.

Sriram said:   1 decade ago
Meekness, humbleness are particular to the one concerned and hence, should be addressed with the article "the".

Alimsaha said:   1 decade ago
It is mentioned one particular part of anything.

Jit saha said:   1 decade ago
Is meek and humble adjective?


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