Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 12)
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).
12.
(solve as per the direction given above)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
sweeter
Discussion:
77 comments Page 3 of 8.
Robin said:
1 decade ago
When can we use "MORE SWEETLY".
Priya said:
1 decade ago
Adverbs of manner which answer the question 'How' (e.g. Well, fast, quickly, carefully, calmly etc. ) are generaly placed after the verb. Eg. It is raining heavily, going slowly, singing sweetly and so on.
Kruthika said:
1 decade ago
What's the difference in the usage of smell and smells in this sentence ?
Rajesh said:
1 decade ago
HI all,
I believe the answer to this question is (D). According to standard rules of English, adverbs have to be compared using 'more -ly' form and adjectives have to be compared using '-er' form.
In this question sweetly acts as an adverb (qualifies the verb smell) , so more sweetly is correct. Though we have a comparative form for sweet (sweeter) , it should always be used when we use sweet as an adjective.
I believe the answer to this question is (D). According to standard rules of English, adverbs have to be compared using 'more -ly' form and adjectives have to be compared using '-er' form.
In this question sweetly acts as an adverb (qualifies the verb smell) , so more sweetly is correct. Though we have a comparative form for sweet (sweeter) , it should always be used when we use sweet as an adjective.
Ashri said:
1 decade ago
Why cannot not use "does the roses".
Honey said:
1 decade ago
'does' is plural verb and it should go with only singular subject, i.e rose. Or it should be 'does the rose in your garden smells'.
Divya said:
1 decade ago
Do the roses in your garden smell sweeter than those in ours?
Here 'than' is used which is a comparative degree hence sweeter must be used.
Here 'than' is used which is a comparative degree hence sweeter must be used.
Parth said:
1 decade ago
Does seems more appropriate with the roses because it seems to be a third person when two people are discussing among themselves.
Please suggest if I'm Incorrect.
Please suggest if I'm Incorrect.
Farooq said:
1 decade ago
Tell me only"more sweeter" is used ya only 'sweeter" or we have to use "are more sweeter" please explain.
Dinesh kumar sharma said:
1 decade ago
Guys it can not be more sweeter. Because we can not use two comparative degree simultaneously. It will be either sweeter or more sweet.
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