Question
Download Solution PDFChoose the part (A/B/C) of the given sentence that contains an error. If the given sentence does not contain any error, mark 'No error' as the answer. Ignore the punctuation error(i any) :
It was a breathe of (A)/ fresh air to meet (B)/someone so genuine. (C) / No error (D)
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JKSSB SI Official Paper (Held On: 18 Dec 2022 Shift 2)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2 : A
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is '2' i.e. A contains an error.
Key Points
- The word "breathe" is a verb, and the correct noun form to use in this context is "breath".
- The phrase should be "a breath of fresh air" to correctly convey the intended meaning.
Correct sentence: It was a breath of fresh air to meet someone so genuine.
Additional Information
- Common Errors:
- Confusing "breath" (noun) with "breathe" (verb).
- Incorrect usage of parts of speech, which can change the meaning of a sentence.
- Examples:
- Correct: She took a deep breath before diving.
- Incorrect: She took a deep breathe before diving.
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