2012 · Q39
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) In view of the fact that almost all varieties of rural games and sports (b) are fast gaining national importance it is desired (c) that the rules of such games are strictly adhered. (d) No error.
EnglishSpotting Errors
- AIn view of the fact that almost all varieties of rural games and sports
- Bare fast gaining national importance it is desired
- Cthat the rules of such games are strictly adhered.
- DNo error.
Explanation
The error is in part (c): 'adhere' takes the preposition 'to' — 'the rules ... are strictly adhered to'.