Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 3)
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).


3.

(solve as per the direction given above)

I could not put up in a hotel
because the boarding and lodging charges
were exorbitant.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'I could not put up at a hotel'
Discussion:
143 comments Page 13 of 15.

Anand said:   5 years ago
We use 'at' in front of places. Not 'in'.

Jinal said:   1 decade ago
The proper sentence would be in a hotel.

Babirye Fazira said:   2 years ago
Very helpful explanation. Thank you all.
(13)

Anand said:   1 decade ago
Why it is "at a hotel" not "in a hotel?

Pavankalyan said:   1 decade ago
Can any one explain me? How answer [A]?

Kanav said:   1 decade ago
Please explain with grammatical logic.
(1)

Sohit said:   7 years ago
Here, 'put up with' is a right phrase.

Praveen said:   3 years ago
I think at is used for temporary stay.
(11)

Tamil said:   1 decade ago
Why boarding will not, why its board.

Jaga said:   9 years ago
"An hotel" should be the correct one.


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