Question

Spot the error in the given sentence: All the doctors were puzzled on the strange symptoms reported by the patient.

• (A)
• (B)
• (C)
• (D)

Hint:

In English, when expressing confusion or perplexity about something, use the phrase "puzzled by," not "puzzled on."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct usage should be "puzzled by" instead of "puzzled on." The phrase "puzzled by" is idiomatic, meaning to be confused or perplexed by something. "Puzzled on" is incorrect in this context. Therefore, the error is in part (B), where the preposition should be changed to "by."