2012 · Q25
Directions (For the following 20 items) :
Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your answer in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e. (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your answer should be indicated as (d).
(a) The Ganges and (b) it's tributaries constitute (c) one of the largest river-systems in the world. (d) No error.
EnglishSpotting Errors
- AThe Ganges and
- Bit's tributaries constitute
- Cone of the largest river-systems in the world.
- DNo error.
Explanation
The error is in part (b): 'it's' is the contraction of 'it is'; the possessive required here is 'its' — 'its tributaries'.