2010 · Q69
In this Section a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response.
(a) Despite of repeated warnings, / (b) he touched a live electric wire / (c) and was electrocuted.
EnglishSpotting Errors
- ADespite of repeated warnings,
- Bhe touched a live electric wire
- Cand was electrocuted.
- DNo error.
Explanation
Part (a): 'Despite' does not take 'of' — it should be 'Despite repeated warnings'.