Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 9)
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).
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(solve as per the direction given above)
Discussion:
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Benson said:
1 decade ago
I think the usage 'the same' is ambiguous. It is worth noting that 'the same' is used mainly among Indian English speakers. Native English hardly say 'the same'.
When the context is clear, the above sentence can be written as "Having received your letter this morning, we are writing to thank you for it";
However, I do not see it as an error as much as a usage issue. So D (No error) would be the correct option.
When the context is clear, the above sentence can be written as "Having received your letter this morning, we are writing to thank you for it";
However, I do not see it as an error as much as a usage issue. So D (No error) would be the correct option.
Khurram Firoze said:
1 decade ago
I think the answer is correct however this sentence what I am writing may be correct.
On receiving your letter this morning, I am writing to thank you for the same.
On receiving your letter this morning, I am writing to thank you for the same.
Nanbol said:
1 decade ago
Having received your letter this morning, I write to thank you for the same.
Rakhi said:
1 decade ago
A is incorrect it should be after receiving your letter.
Vinaydeep said:
1 decade ago
No grammar or spelling mistakes found.
And we can write this in another way also.
Having got your letter this morning, we are writing to thank you for the same.
And we can write this in another way also.
Having got your letter this morning, we are writing to thank you for the same.
Monisha said:
1 decade ago
Having received your letter is the correct answer because it should be,
I/we received your letter.
I/we received your letter.
Swapnil tanpure said:
1 decade ago
Proper explanation,
Having + past participle = the perfect participle.
Have + past participle = the perfect tenses.
The perfect participle can be used as a modifier. It means an action recently completed relative to the main verb in the sentence. In constructions like these, the "subject" of the perfect participle is the same as the noun it modifies.
Having finished a hard day's work, Manual rested. (active voice) = Manual finished his work, and then he rested.
Having + past participle = the perfect participle.
Have + past participle = the perfect tenses.
The perfect participle can be used as a modifier. It means an action recently completed relative to the main verb in the sentence. In constructions like these, the "subject" of the perfect participle is the same as the noun it modifies.
Having finished a hard day's work, Manual rested. (active voice) = Manual finished his work, and then he rested.
Anansha said:
1 decade ago
Having received your letter this morning, we are thanking you for the same.
Vikram said:
1 decade ago
I think 'have received your letter this morning. We are writing to thank you for the same'.
Vilas said:
1 decade ago
The word having is used to have some food. So it should be. I have received your letter this morning, we are writing to thank you for the same.
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