Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

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


1.

(solve as per the direction given above)

We discussed about the problem so thoroughly
on the eve of the examination
that I found it very easy to work it out
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
We discussed the problem so thoroughly
Discussion:
308 comments Page 2 of 31.

S Varshith said:   2 years ago
According to me, Option C should be the correct answer.
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Bharath Rathna said:   1 year ago
I think we have discussed is the right answer.
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Bhavesh Nandkumar Lahole said:   2 years ago
Option A is correct. We Can't use about in front of discussed.
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Harsha Veena said:   4 months ago
I think answer c is correct because here "it" repeated two times, which doesn't need. Correct me, If I am wrong.
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Yogendra Prajapati said:   3 months ago
The error is in part (A).

The verb "discussed" is a transitive verb, meaning it can take a direct object without needing a preposition like "about". The correct sentence would be "We discussed the problem so thoroughly.
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Gayatri said:   4 years ago
Why not C? Please anyone explain.
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Akaynation said:   4 years ago
It's a superflous case where discuss means talk about. So, the Answer A is correct.
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Keruthiga said:   2 years ago
When we used to discuss, there was no need to use about, so the right answer was option A.

Correct me, if I am wrong.
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Rachappa Yadahalli said:   4 years ago
Agree, A is the correct answer.
(10)

Srinidhi said:   2 years ago
Option C is the correct answer.
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