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Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 1)
Spotting Errors
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 3 of 31.
Harsh Nanda said:   5 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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Rahul said:   4 years ago
Anyone, please explain this.
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Suman said:   4 years ago
The word "discuss" is usually used when talking about a topic in general. The actual meaning of "discuss' is "talk about". The usage of the word about after Discuss is redundant or unnecessary. Hence "Discuss about" is incorrect. You can also use talk about in place of Discuss.

That's why Option A is correct.
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Vishal bari said:   4 years ago
How option C is correct?

Please explain to me.
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Vaibhav Limkar said:   2 years ago
I am not getting this clearly. Anyone, please explain in detail. Which is the wrong sentence and why?
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Megha kale said:   2 years ago
Agree with the given option i.e A is the correct answer
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Kanak said:   10 months ago
I think option A is correct.
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Sksanaha said:   8 months ago
A is the correct answer.
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Sahil said:   2 years ago
I think option C is the correct answer.
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Pavan said:   1 year ago
The right answer is A.
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