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:
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Bharath Rathna said:   1 year ago
I think we have discussed is the right answer.
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ROHITH KUMAR said:   1 month ago
The Answer is 'A' Correct because “discuss” never takes “about”.
“Discuss” is already a transitive verb, so it goes directly with the object.
That’s why the correct form is “We discussed the problem”, not “We discussed about the problem”.
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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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Gayatri said:   4 years ago
Why not C? Please anyone explain.
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Akaynation said:   3 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.
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Srinidhi said:   2 years ago
Option C is the correct answer.
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Rahul said:   3 years ago
Anyone, please explain this.
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Harsh Nanda said:   2 months ago
The answer is A.

The error is the use of "about" after "discussed".
The verb "discuss" is a transitive verb that does not require a preposition after it; "we discussed the problem" is the correct construction.
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