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Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 88)
Spotting Errors
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).

88.

(solve as per the direction given above)

Neeraj said
that he would rather fail than copying
in the examination
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
he would rather fail than copy
Discussion:
14 comments Page 1 of 2.
Satyasri said:   11 months ago
There is a small grammatical error in the sentence.

The phrase "than copying" is incorrect. It should be "then copy" to maintain a parallel structure.

Corrected Sentence:
"Neeraj said that he would rather fail than copy in the examination".

Explanation:
In sentences with "would rather," the verbs following "rather" and "than" should be in the base form (without -ing or "to").
Thus, the correct structure is "would rather [verb] than [verb]."
Laiba said:   3 years ago
It is copy or copying? Anyone, please clarify.
Charan said:   5 years ago
Copying is right.
Sonu said:   5 years ago
It should be rahter fail than copying in the examination.
Ayesha said:   7 years ago
Why "that" is eliminated in the sentence? Please explain.
Shovojit said:   8 years ago
Here, rather+ verb base form+ than verb base form.
Neel said:   9 years ago
Why use of 'that' is wrong here?
Varsha chauhan said:   9 years ago
It should be- he should rather fail than copying in the examination.
Aditya said:   10 years ago
Where we should the word "rather". Can anyone explain please?
Aditaya said:   1 decade ago
It is rule - Noun followed by than is in present tense or an infinitive.
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