Question

Directions: In this question, each sentence is divided into four parts (a), (b), (c) and (d). Find out which part of the sentence contains an error. If there is no error, mark your answer as (e).

• A. M inton is an/
• B. outstanding boxer,/
• C. w ith trem endous confidence/
• D. at his ow n ability.
• E. No error

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The given question requires us to identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. The sentence is divided into four parts: (a), (b), (c), and (d). Let's analyze each part to determine where the error lies:

• (a) "M inton is an": This part contains a typographical issue. The space between 'M' and 'inton' is incorrect. However, it does not affect the grammatical correctness in the context.
• (b) "outstanding boxer,": This phrase correctly describes the subject without any grammatical error.
• (c) "w ith trem endous confidence": Here, we observe a typographical error with spaces within words, but the structure is grammatically correct for our purpose.
• (d) "at his ow n ability.": The phrase "at his own ability" suggests confidence at a location, which is incorrect. The correct preposition should imply possession, leading us to the correct phrase, "in his own ability."

Considering the above analysis, part (d) contains the error due to the incorrect preposition "at" being used instead of "in." Thus, the corrected sentence should read: "Minton is an outstanding boxer, with tremendous confidence in his own ability."

Therefore, the part containing the error is (d) "at his ow n ability."