Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 7)
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).


7.

(solve as per the direction given above)

One of the members
expressed doubt if
the Minister was an atheist.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
expressed doubt that
Discussion:
81 comments Page 9 of 9.

Arani said:   2 months ago
"Doubt that" means you believe something is not true.

"Doubt whether" means you are uncertain.

Here the sentence shows uncertainty, so “whether” is required.

Correct answer is "One of the members expressed doubt whether the Minister was an atheist".
(3)


Post your comments here:

Your comments will be displayed after verification.