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 button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the ''No error'' option. It was a breathe of fresh (1) / air to meet someone (2) / like Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. (3) / No error (4) / ?

Option 1 : 1

The correct answer is 1

• 'breath' should be there in place of 'breathe'
• These two words are related, which is where much of the confusion arises. Apart from that extra "e", the main difference between the words breath and breathe is how they are pronounced and used in a sentence.
• The word "breath" is a noun. It is the product of breathing; the air that is inhaled and exhaled (although it can also be a slight breeze or indication). Breath is pronounced with a short e sound. It rhymes with the word "death."
• The word "breathe" is a verb. It means to take a breath by inhaling and exhaling. (It can also mean to pause/rest or to say.) Breathe is pronounced with a long e sound. 
• Examples:
  • I took a deep breath and tried to relax before giving my speech.
  • Thanks to rumors of an affair, a breath of scandal followed the actor.
  • Fish can breathe underwater since they have gills.
  • It can be difficult to breathe through your nose when you have a cold.
• ​Article is always followed by a noun. So 'breath' should be used here.

Corrected sentence: It was a breath of fresh air to meet someone like Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.