Question

The following question has a sentence with three parts marked as (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence part to determine whether there is any error in any part and indicate your response against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
a: Even in the grimmest times in prison, when my comrades and I were pushed to our limits,
b: I would see a glimmer of humanity in one of the guards, perhaps just for a second,
c: but it was enough to reassure me and keep me going.

• A. a
• B. b
• C. c
• D. d

Hint:

When a sentence part ends in a comma, check how it connects to the next part. In part (a), the comma correctly separates a long introductory dependent clause from the main clause. In part (b), the comma correctly precedes the conjunction "but" which joins two independent clauses. Correct punctuation is a key part of spotting errors.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Task
The task is to examine the provided sentence for any grammatical errors across its three parts.

Step 2: Analyzing Each Part


Part (a): "Even in the grimmest times in prison, when my comrades and I were pushed to our limits," - This is a dependent clause. The compound subject "my comrades and I" is correct (using "I" as it is part of the subject). The verb "were pushed" is the correct passive voice form. The grammar and punctuation are correct.

Part (b): "I would see a glimmer of humanity in one of the guards, perhaps just for a second," - This is an independent clause. The use of "would see" correctly indicates a habitual past action. The rest of the clause is grammatically sound.

Part (c): "but it was enough to reassure me and keep me going." - This is another independent clause joined by the conjunction "but". The structure "enough to reassure... and keep..." is correct parallel construction. The grammar is correct.


Step 3: Overall Sentence Structure
The sentence is complex and well-structured, combining dependent and independent clauses correctly with appropriate punctuation. There are no grammatical errors in any of the parts.

Step 4: Final Answer
The entire sentence is grammatically correct. Therefore, option (D) is the correct answer.