In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Oh dear, (1)/ do have some relief (2)/ on my nerves (3)/ No Error (4)?

Option 2 : 2

In the given sentence Part 2 has an error in it.

• The word, ‘relief’ which refers to a feeling of reassurance following release from anxiety or distress, seems incorrect in the given context.
• Here, the person should be asking for ‘pity/concern’ on/for his nerves and not ‘relief’.
• 'Have pity on' is a phrase which means 'To act compassionately or with sympathy toward one'.
• Examples: 
  • Please, have pity on me, I don't want to die!
  • The three spirits taught Scrooge how to have pity on his fellow man.
    
    

Correct sentence: Oh dear, do have some pity on my nerves.