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).

Having received your letter this morning (A) / we are writing (B) / to thank you for the same. (C) / No error. (D)

The correct answer is '4' i.e. No error .

Key Points

• The sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B), and (C), and option (D) indicates "No error." The task is to identify any grammatical error within parts (A), (B), or (C).
• Part (A): "Having received your letter this morning" is a present participle phrase indicating an action completed before the main verb's action.
• Part (B): "we are writing" is the main clause, with "we" as the subject and "are writing" as the present continuous verb.
• Part (C): "to thank you for the same" is an infinitive phrase expressing the purpose of the writing.
• The sentence structure is grammatically sound. The participle phrase clearly modifies the subject "we," indicating that "we" are the ones who received the letter.
• The use of the present continuous tense "are writing" is appropriate for an action happening now or around the time of speaking/writing.
• The infinitive phrase "to thank you for the same" correctly expresses the reason for writing.

Correct sentence: Having received your letter this morning, we are writing to thank you for the same.

Additional Information

• A participle phrase at the beginning of a sentence usually modifies the subject of the main clause.
• The pronoun "same" is often used to refer back to something previously mentioned, in this case, "your letter."
• Ensuring that the participle phrase and the main clause have a clear and logical connection is crucial for grammatical correctness.