In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the ‘No error’ option. India’s economy grew at a fast pace (A)/ than most major nations in 2018, and this year, it’s poised to (B)/ overtake the UK to become the world’s fifth-biggest. (C)/ No error (D)

In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the ‘No error’ option. India’s economy grew at a fast pace (A)/ than most major nations in 2018, and this year, it’s poised to (B)/ overtake the UK to become the world’s fifth-biggest. (C)/ No error (D) Correct Answer A

The error is in part A of the sentence.

Since a comparison is drawn between Indian economy and other major economies, therefore ‘comparative degree of adjective’ must be used.

‘fast’ must be replaced with ‘faster’.

 Correct sentence- ‘India’s economy grew at a faster pace than most major nations in 2018, and this year, it’s poised to overtake the UK to become the world’s fifth-biggest.’

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