Spot the error in the following sentence.
A. It is the duty of every citizen to do his utmost
B. to protect the hardly-won
C. respect of the country.
D. No error.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is OPTION 2 - B (Error in "hardly-won")
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"Hardly-won" is incorrect because "hardly" means "barely" or "almost not," which does not fit the intended meaning.
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The correct phrase should be "hard-won," which means "achieved with great difficulty."
It is the duty of every citizen to do his utmost to protect the hard-won respect of the country.