Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 2 (Q.No. 248)
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).
248.
(solve as per the direction given above)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
could dampen
Discussion:
6 comments Page 1 of 1.
Habib rahuman said:
2 years ago
I think it should be "were able to".
Britto said:
6 years ago
Could is an equivalent word for 'able to' right? Then why not the answer is no Error?
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Bishruta said:
8 years ago
Can not do/is not able to do --- convey same meaning.
Rik said:
10 years ago
There is no error in the statement.
Ruchi said:
1 decade ago
Could = Able to. So the statement is absolutely correct.
Anagh Chakraborty said:
1 decade ago
Neither the earthquake nor the subsequent fire was able to dampen the spirit of the residents.
Why is this sentence not correct?
Why is this sentence not correct?
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