Question

Identify the best way of writing the sentence: When one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, you find a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.

• A. When one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, you find a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.
• B. When one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, he finds a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.
• C. When you read the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, one finds a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.
• D. If one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, you find a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.

Hint:

Always maintain consistency between pronouns. If you begin with "one," continue with "he" or "she," not "you."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Check subject consistency. The original sentence mixes "one" with "you," which is grammatically inconsistent. Step 2: Review options. - (a) mixes "one" with "you" → inconsistent. - (b) keeps both parts consistent ("one … he") → grammatically correct. - (c) mixes "you" with "one" → inconsistent. - (d) mixes "one" with "you" → inconsistent. Step 3: Final sentence. The best version is option (b). \[ \boxed{\text{When one reads … he finds …}} \]