Question

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.

It is custom for the Ministry of external affairs to welcome a visiting dignitary by way of banners.

A to welcome a visiting dignitary Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C by way of banners Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D It is custom for the Ministry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Here, 'custom' should be changed to 'customary'. 'Custom' means 'a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time', whereas 'customary' means 'usual'. It is customary for the Ministry of external affairs to welcome a visiting dignitary by way of banners.

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