Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 15)
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).
15.
(solve as per the direction given above)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
awaiting
Discussion:
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Dipensen5 said:
6 years ago
Waiting for = awaiting.
(5)
Sunil said:
6 years ago
Can we use waiting instead of awaiting?
(2)
Kiran said:
6 years ago
The actual meaning for awaiting is waiting for.
But there is a difference between the usage of both the letters.
For the usage of awaiting an object is not necessary. i.e I am awaiting you.
For the usage of waiting there should be an object.
But there is a difference between the usage of both the letters.
For the usage of awaiting an object is not necessary. i.e I am awaiting you.
For the usage of waiting there should be an object.
Sathish said:
6 years ago
Either we have to say waiting for or awaiting. This is actually correct.
Ishan Bansal said:
6 years ago
It should be 'waiting'. We use 'await' for non-living objects. Here the object is living i.e. the guest. Therefore, we will use 'waiting for'. Hope it helps. Thank you.
Shubham said:
7 years ago
Awaiting is not correct as it should be waiting.
Nagaraj said:
7 years ago
Awaiting the arrival is correct.
Saikumar Dharmireddi said:
7 years ago
Yes the answer is Waiting for.
Sambit said:
7 years ago
I think the answer should be- "The students were waiting for the arrival of the chief guest".
Ryan.S said:
7 years ago
Although "waiting for" is acceptable, "awaiting for" is not because "await" means "wait for". Writing "await for" would be redundant.
When sending letters by mail, you likely want to be as formal as possible. "Kindly awaiting your approval" would fit this purpose.
When sending letters by mail, you likely want to be as formal as possible. "Kindly awaiting your approval" would fit this purpose.
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