Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 88)
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)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
he would rather fail than copy
Discussion:
14 comments Page 1 of 2.
Rashmi said:
1 decade ago
Why can't copying be used?
Vikky said:
1 decade ago
I think. He would fail rather than copying is more corect answer.
Shalini said:
1 decade ago
After noun told is used rather then said.
Aditya said:
1 decade ago
@Rashmi.
Copying is in present tense and copy is an activity (which is also used with future tense). So "copying" will be used in" neeraj is copying in the exam". So please make comments and corrections as needed!
Copying is in present tense and copy is an activity (which is also used with future tense). So "copying" will be used in" neeraj is copying in the exam". So please make comments and corrections as needed!
Aditaya said:
1 decade ago
It is rule - Noun followed by than is in present tense or an infinitive.
Aditya said:
10 years ago
Where we should the word "rather". Can anyone explain please?
Varsha chauhan said:
9 years ago
It should be- he should rather fail than copying in the examination.
Neel said:
9 years ago
Why use of 'that' is wrong here?
Shovojit said:
8 years ago
Here, rather+ verb base form+ than verb base form.
Ayesha said:
7 years ago
Why "that" is eliminated in the sentence? Please explain.
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