Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 2 (Q.No. 171)
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 'E'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).


171.

(solve as per the direction given above)

In spite of the rumours
of an impending takeover
by the government
Ramlal bought more shares of that company.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
of an impending taking over
Discussion:
7 comments Page 1 of 1.

Babar said:   9 years ago
The answer is wrong; "takeover" is the right word. There is no mistake in this sentence. This sentence is correct.
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Aarti said:   6 years ago
It should be Many shares because shares are countable.
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Nisha said:   1 decade ago
Could not understand why it is "taking over"?

Avinash said:   1 decade ago
Can anyone explain?

Bharathikoppaka said:   1 decade ago
When we use inspite of and no sooner.

Anam said:   9 years ago
It could be despite in place of inspite of but takeover is correct.

Bhuvanesh said:   11 months ago
Anyone, give me the correct explanation for this.

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