Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Spot Error

Question:

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contain a grammatical error.

Options:

Advertisers have even known to play

with the idea of fact and opinion

by making claims which are

clearly ridiculous but stating them as facts

Correct Answer:

Advertisers have even known to play

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - Advertisers have even known to play

The phrase "have even known" is incorrect. The correct form should be "have even been known" to maintain proper passive voice construction. 

"Advertisers have even been known to play with the idea of fact and opinion by making claims which are clearly ridiculous but stating them as facts."