Question
Read each sentence carefully to find out whether there
is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence marked (a), (b), (c) or (d). Choose the option corresponding to that part. If the sentence is correct as it is, choose “No error (e)” as your answer. Ignore errors of punctuation, if any. The success of any large-scale reform depends (a) upon not only careful planning (b) but also effective execution and consistent monitoring (c) at every stage of implementation (d). No error (e)Solution
This question tests the correct placement of correlative conjunctions (not only … but also). According to grammar rules, “not only” should be placed immediately before the first element it modifies. In this sentence, “not only” is incorrectly placed after the preposition “upon.” The correct structure would be “depends not only on careful planning but also on effective execution…” Hence, part (b) is grammatically incorrect.
More Spotting Errors Questions
- Find the wrong number in the given number series.
60, 75, 101, 150, 210, 285 - Find the wrong number in the given number series.
16, 32, 64, 112, 176, 264 6.5, 11, 22, 25.5, 51, 54.5
- 80, - 44, - 4, 88, 216, 380
28, 84, 42, 126, 68, 189
178, 184, 196, 216, 246, 286
150, 900, 300, 1800, 600, 3700, 1200
21 32 54 86 131 186
...25, 32, 47, 77, 126, 198
66, 115, 34, 155, 14, 211
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