In the following question, some part 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'.
The burglar stole all the money(A)/ in the house but surprisingly missed(B)/ the jewelleries in the locker.(C)/ No error(D)
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3, i.e. C.
- The error is in part C of the sentence.
- The word 'jewelleries' should be replaced with 'Jewellery' or 'pieces of jewellery'.
- This is because 'Jewellery' is an uncountable noun and does not take the plural form.
The correct sentence will be, 'The burglar stole all the money in the house but surprisingly missed the jewellery in the locker.'