Choose 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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  1. B
  2. A
  3. D
  4. C

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Option 2 : A
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The 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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