Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Spot Error

Question:

Identify the error and choose the correct sentence:

I took a bath in the morning.

Options:

I have bath every morning

I had a bath in the morning

I take shower in the morning

I am having bath every morning

Correct Answer:

I had a bath in the morning

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - I had a bath in the morning

Explanation:

  • The original sentence “I took a bath in the morning” is grammatically acceptable in American English, but British English prefers “had a bath.”

  • Since the sentence refers to a completed action in the past, the past tense “had” is appropriate.

Why other options are incorrect:

  1. I have bath every morning → 
    Missing article “a” before “bath.” Correct form: I have a bath every morning.

  2. I take shower in the morning → 
    Missing article “a” before “shower.” Correct form: I take a shower in the morning.

  3. I am having bath every morning → 
    Incorrect tense. The habitual action “every morning” requires simple present tense, not continuous tense.

 Therefore, “I had a bath in the morning” is the most grammatically correct and natural sentence.