Question

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

• A. We discussed about the problem so thoroughly
• B. on the eve of the examination
• C. that I found it very easy to work it out
• D. No error

Hint:

Remember, the verb "discuss" does not require the preposition "about." Always use "discuss the topic" without "about."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identifying the error.
The error lies in the phrase "discussed about the problem." The verb "discuss" does not require the preposition "about." It should simply be "We discussed the problem."
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) We discussed about the problem so thoroughly: Incorrect. The phrase "discussed about" is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase is "discussed the problem."
(B) on the eve of the examination: No error here. The phrase is grammatically correct.
(C) that I found it very easy to work it out: No error. This part is correct.
(D) No error: This would be the answer if there were no errors.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (A), as "discussed about the problem" is incorrect. It should simply be "discussed the problem."

Answer 2

To find the error, check each underlined part on its own for a grammar rule violation, without assuming which one is wrong first.

1. We discussed about the problem so thoroughly: The verb "discuss" is a transitive verb that already carries the meaning of "to talk about," so it takes a direct object without any preposition. Adding "about" after "discussed" is redundant and grammatically incorrect; the correct form is simply "discussed the problem."
2. on the eve of the examination: This is a standard prepositional phrase indicating timing ("the eve of" means the day/period before), and it is used correctly here with no rule broken.
3. that I found it very easy to work it out: This clause uses correct subject-verb agreement and a standard infinitive construction ("to work it out"), so there is no error.
4. No error: This can only be correct if none of the three parts contain a mistake, but part (A) does contain the "discussed about" error, so this option does not apply.

Since only the first part violates a grammar rule (the redundant preposition after "discussed"), that is where the error lies.

Therefore, the correct answer is (A) We discussed about the problem so thoroughly.