Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 6)
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).
6.
(solve as per the direction given above)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
on the part of the railways
Discussion:
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Pragathi said:
1 decade ago
Why can't we use "on behalf of" in the place of on the part?
Afsar said:
1 decade ago
On behalf of means "as the agent of, on the part of," as in The guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child.
on the part of
Regarding or with respect to (the one specified): Brilliant strategy on the part of Confederate forces ensured their victory at Chancellorsville.
on the part of
Regarding or with respect to (the one specified): Brilliant strategy on the part of Confederate forces ensured their victory at Chancellorsville.
John said:
1 decade ago
So 'on behalf of' is used in the place to represent the "person" on the part is used in the place to represent the "authorities".
Is it right?
Kindly any one give exact meaning where to use "on behalf of" & "on the part of".
Is it right?
Kindly any one give exact meaning where to use "on behalf of" & "on the part of".
Raghu said:
1 decade ago
'on behalf of' applies when one speaks about a Whole thing as a unit, like person, festival etc. 'On part of' is used when we speak about something which can be divided.
Shanthi said:
1 decade ago
Yes ramesh is right.
Ramesh said:
1 decade ago
@manpreet sing
We should not use "lot of".. we should use "a lot of" or "lots of" both are same...i think it may be helpful
We should not use "lot of".. we should use "a lot of" or "lots of" both are same...i think it may be helpful
Ravi said:
1 decade ago
Can it not be a lot of delay was caused.
Manpreet Singh said:
1 decade ago
Couldn't we use "lot of delay in travel".
Uday said:
1 decade ago
Yes suba and hemanth is right.
Subhashini said:
1 decade ago
Why don't we use on behalf of in this sentence?
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