English Grammar
Error Spotting
पडताळलेले उत्तर (Verified)
MPSC सराव प्रश्न:
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. After analysing every piece of evidence, / the inspector realised that / his hypothesis has been flawed / from the very beginning.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. After analysing every piece of evidence, / the inspector realised that / his hypothesis has been flawed / from the very beginning.
पर्याय (Options):
A
the inspector realised that
B
from the very beginning
C
After analysing every piece of evidence
D
अचूक उत्तर (Official Answer)
his hypothesis has been flawed
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण (Detailed Explanation):
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (4)
The correct answer is **his hypothesis has been flawed** (Option 4).
**Comprehensive Derivation:**
The correct answer is "his hypothesis has been flawed".
Explanation & Key Takeaways:
• The given sentence is describing past events and actions, therefore we need to maintain a consistent past tense throughout.
• The auxiliary verb "has" in the phrase "has been flawed" should instead be "had" to maintain the past perfect tense.
• when referring to something that had already happened at a specific time in the past.
Therefore, the correct answer is "option 4".
**Option Elimination:**
• **Option 1 (the inspector realised that)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 2 (from the very beginning)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 3 (After analysing every piece of evidence)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 4 (his hypothesis has been flawed)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference.
**Exam Trap:**
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
**Memory Booster:**
Core mnemonic rule: his hypothesis has been flawed corresponds to Option (4).
परीक्षेतील संभाव्य चूक / Exam Trap:
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
स्मृती क्लृप्ती / Memory Booster & Mnemonic:
Core mnemonic rule: his hypothesis has been flawed corresponds to Option (4).
पर्याय निर्मूलन पद्धत / Option Elimination Strategy:
**Option Elimination:** • **Option 1 (the inspector realised that)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 2 (from the very beginning)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 3 (After analysing every piece of evidence)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 4 (his hypothesis has been flawed)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference.