Question

Given below sentence. A part of each sentence is underlined which may contain an error. Replace the underlined part with the right choice
Gandhi sided with the honest

• A. sided the honest
• B. sided with the honest
• C. sided by the honest
• D. No change

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The given sentence is "Gandhi sided with the honest." We need to determine whether the underlined part has an error or not, and if it does, replace it with the correct option.

Let's analyze the given options:

1. sided the honest
2. sided with the honest
3. sided by the honest
4. No change

Let's explore each option to find the suitable one:

Option 1: "sided the honest"

This option is grammatically incorrect. The phrase "sided the honest" omits the preposition "with," which is necessary in this context to correctly convey the meaning of aligning or taking a position with a group or idea.

Option 2: "sided with the honest"

This option retains the original statement. The phrase "sided with" is correct as it means to align oneself with someone or a particular group. It is grammatically correct and meaningful in this context. Hence, there is no error in this part.

Option 3: "sided by the honest"

This option is also incorrect. Using "sided by" implies that the honest were with him as a side or place, which changes the meaning improperly. The preposition "by" does not fit the intended meaning of the sentence.

Option 4: No change

Since option 2 ("sided with the honest") correctly uses the preposition "with," this option of making no change is justified. Therefore, the sentence does not contain any errors and is already correct.

In conclusion, the correct answer is No change, as the original sentence is already grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning accurately.