Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 2 (Q.No. 59)
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).


59.

(solve as per the direction given above)

The Head of the Department
advised all the staff
to not to
indulge in gossip.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
not to
Discussion:
2 comments Page 1 of 1.

Ritu said:   2 weeks ago
It is because of the rule.
Advise + object + to + verb.
So it will be like this, advised all the staff not to indulge in gossip.

Anushka Soni said:   2 years ago
@All.

Here 'gossips' instead of 'gossip' should be there because instruction is given to the entire staff by the manager. He is not addressing any individual.

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