Question

Which of the following sentences is / are correct?
A. Mr. Bhatia is our English teacher.
B. He is very miser.
C. There is no other alternative.
D. He made a blunder.

• A. Only (A) and (B)
• B. Only (D)
• C. Only (B) and (C)
• D. Only (A) and (C)

Hint:

In sentence correction questions, first look for clear grammatical errors like incorrect parts of speech (e.g., using a noun where an adjective is needed) or redundancy. These are common traps in competitive exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question requires identifying grammatically correct sentences. We need to analyze each sentence for errors in parts of speech, redundancy, and idiomatic usage.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's evaluate each sentence:

A. Mr. Bhatia is our English teacher.
This sentence is widely accepted as correct in modern English. However, in very strict, prescriptive grammar, some argue it should be "teacher of English" to avoid ambiguity (i.e., a teacher from England). Given the other clear errors, this sentence's correctness can be debated in a test context.

B. He is very miser.
This sentence is incorrect. 'Miser' is a noun, referring to a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible. It cannot be modified by the adverb 'very'. The correct sentence should use the adjective 'miserly': "He is very miserly." or use the noun with an article: "He is a miser.".

C. There is no other alternative.
This sentence is incorrect due to redundancy (tautology). An 'alternative' is by definition another choice. The word 'other' is superfluous. The correct, concise sentence is "There is no alternative.".

D. He made a blunder.
This sentence is grammatically correct. A 'blunder' is a stupid or careless mistake. The phrase "to make a blunder" is a standard and correct English idiom.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Sentence (B) is incorrect due to wrong parts of speech. Sentence (C) is incorrect due to redundancy. This eliminates options (A), (C), and (D), as they all contain an incorrect sentence. Sentence (D) is idiomatically and grammatically correct. Sentence (A) is common but sometimes contested. Given the options, Sentence (D) is the most unambiguously correct statement, making option (B) the logical answer.