Question
Download Solution PDFFind the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
She demands very highly(A)/standards from the people (B)/who work for her. (C)/No error (D)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1 : A
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'Part A'.
Key Points
- The above sentence is grammatically incorrect.
- The error lies in part A of the given sentence.
- The given above sentence is an example of an adjective.
- As per the general rule, adjectives are words that describe the qualities or states of being of nouns.
- Here, 'highly' is used as an adverb that is wrong according to the given rule.
- Example:
- In some parts of the world, it is considered bad manners to pick up food with the left hand. (correct)
- In some parts of the world, it is considered badly manners to pick up food with the left hand. (incorrect)
- According to the explanation and example that are given above, ‘high’ is the correct use in place of “highly”.
Correct sentence: She demands very high standards from the people who work for her.
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