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'.
He was smiling, (A)/ but his eyes retained (B)/ a look of solemness. (C)/ No error (D)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option C i.e. a look of solemness.
- The error lies in part C of the statement because of the wrong use of the Parts of speech.
Concept-
- We need to replace "solemness" with "solemnity" for making the statement grammatically correct.
- A preposition is followed by a Noun.
- As "solemness" is an adjective we need to replace it with the noun.
The correct sentence will be-
He was smiling, but his eyes retained a look of solemnity.