Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 115)
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).


115.

(solve as per the direction given above)

It is an established fact that the transcendental American poets and philosophers.
who lived in the latter half of the nineteenth century.
were more influenced by Indian philosophy, in particular by Upanishadic Philosophy.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Were much influenced by Indian Philosophy in particular by Upanishadic Philosophy.
Discussion:
6 comments Page 1 of 1.

Harsh said:   5 years ago
I still couldn't understand the error here. Please anyone explain me to get it.

KIRTI said:   1 decade ago
But the fact is still present so it is.
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Sai said:   1 decade ago
Why can't it be "it was an established fact". Because the statements itself shows that it is a past tense.

Sundar said:   1 decade ago
Latter :

1. (adj) Referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
2. (noun) The second of two or the second mentioned of two

Later:

1. (adv) Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
2. (adj) Coming at a subsequent time or stage

Aadhith said:   1 decade ago
Thanks for the info.

Is the word "latter" correct used in the 2nd sentence?

Isn't it should be "later" ?

Panky said:   1 decade ago
A additional correction to be added in the above sentence is:.

Were much influenced by Indian Philosophy in particular by "the" Upanishadic Philosophy. Article the signifies importance given to a particular world of due importance. So here Upanishadic philosophy has to be appear after article "the".
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