In the question given below three sentences are given and are named as - I, II, and III. You have to determine which sentence(s) contain(s) an error and mark the appropriate option. I) As the horse ambled along, drawing the buggy, so the people of the glass city made way for them and formed a procession in their rear. II) It is rather doubtful, as you have travelled hither in a great hurry, that you have ever seen an axeman at work. III) When the liver becomes congested, then serum transaminase and bilirubin levels may become elevated, and jaundice may be present.
In the question given below three sentences are given and are named as - I, II, and III. You have to determine which sentence(s) contain(s) an error and mark the appropriate option. I) As the horse ambled along, drawing the buggy, so the people of the glass city made way for them and formed a procession in their rear. II) It is rather doubtful, as you have travelled hither in a great hurry, that you have ever seen an axeman at work. III) When the liver becomes congested, then serum transaminase and bilirubin levels may become elevated, and jaundice may be present. Correct Answer I, II and III
The correct answer is Option 1) i.e. I, II and III
Key Points
- Part I) 'so' should be removed before 'the people'.
- If 'as' denotes the reason, it is not followed by 'so'.
- Example:
- As I was ill, so I could not come. (wrong)
- As I was ill, I could not come. (right)
- Part II) 'whether you have' should be there in place of 'that you have'.
- 'Doubtful....if/whether' is used in Affirmative Sentence while 'Doubtful......that' is used in Negative/ Interrogative sentences.
- Example:
- I am doubtful that my parents will allow me to go to the party. (wrong)
- I am doubtful whether/if my parents will allow me to go to the party. (right)
- Part III) 'If/When' is not followed by 'then'.
- Example:
- When I come, then, I will meet you. (wrong)
- When I come, I will meet you. (right)
Correct Sentence I): 'As the horse ambled along, drawing the buggy, the people of the glass city made way for them and formed a procession in their rear.'
Correct Sentence II): 'It is rather doubtful, as you have travelled hither in a great hurry, whether you have ever seen an axeman at work.'
Correct Sentence III): 'When the liver becomes congested, serum transaminase and bilirubin levels may become elevated, and jaundice may be present.'