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).
9.
(solve as per the direction given above)
Discussion:
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Radhika said:
2 decades ago
Can we use just " receiving your letter this morning. ".
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Neha said:
6 years ago
Have received your letter this morning, we are thanking you for the same is the correct form.
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Nikitha said:
5 years ago
I think 'have you recieved your letter' is the correct form.
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Gaurav said:
5 years ago
What about After receiving your letter?
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Shippy Kumari said:
4 years ago
I think the answer may be 'this morning, we have been waiting'.
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Bhargav satyendra said:
2 years ago
Anyone, Please explain the correct answer.
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Varalakshmi said:
2 weeks ago
The error is in Part C: "to thank you for the same".
Explanation:
In standard English, "the same" should not be used to refer back to a noun like "your letter." Instead, use "it."
In correct: to thank you for the same.
Correct form: to thank you for it.
Explanation:
In standard English, "the same" should not be used to refer back to a noun like "your letter." Instead, use "it."
In correct: to thank you for the same.
Correct form: to thank you for it.
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Stalin said:
2 decades ago
Having received (our) letter this morning, we are writing to thank you for the same.
I think the answer may me our instead of your.
I think the answer may me our instead of your.
Vijay said:
2 decades ago
Having recieved letter this morning, we are replying for the same.
NITI said:
2 decades ago
No error. 'D' is correct.
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