Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 75)
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).
75.
(solve as per the direction given above)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
thoroughly enjoyed themselves
Discussion:
12 comments Page 2 of 2.
Mohit said:
9 years ago
Verb such as "acquit, resign, enjoy, exult, apply, adjust, prove" are use reflexively.
"They enjoyed during summer vacation".
Right is "They enjoyed themselves during summer vacation".
"They enjoyed during summer vacation".
Right is "They enjoyed themselves during summer vacation".
Partha Sarathi said:
9 years ago
Thoroughly here is acting as an 'adverb of manner' which is modifying the verb 'enjoy'. How much they are enjoying themselves!
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