Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Spot Error

Question:

Identify the grammatically incorrect sentences from the options given below.

(A) The Indian economy may grow at 7% in FY23, which is highest than projection made by
RBI.
(B) The country's top two wheeler makers saw muted sales growth in December 2022.
(C) A few years back, Azim Premji pledged to gave about half his wealth to the society from Azim Premji foundation.
(D) The aim of 'National Green Hydrogen Mission' is to make India a global hub for the production of green hydrogen.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(B) and (C) Only

(A), (C) and (D) Only

(A) and (C) Only

(A), (B) and (D) Only

Correct Answer:

(A) and (C) Only

Explanation:
 The grammatically incorrect sentences are: (A) and (C) Only

Here's why:

Sentence (A):

  • "Highest than" is incorrect. The correct usage is "higher than" when comparing adjectives in the superlative degree.

Sentence (B):

  • This sentence is grammatically correct.

Sentence (C):

  • A few years back, Azim Premji pledged to gave about half his wealth to the society from Azim Premji foundation.
  • Correction: "Gave" should be corrected to "give."

Sentence (D):

  • This sentence is grammatically correct.

Therefore, only sentences (A) and (C) have grammatical errors.