In the given question, a sentence is divided into four parts and given in the alternatives (A), (B), (C), and (D). There is an error in one part. Choose the alternative containing that part of the sentence that has the error. Choosing the alternative with the error will be the answer.
It was very stupid about the boy to have spent five thousand rupees on that dictionary.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The preposition "about" is used incorrectly here.
The Correction: When expressing an opinion about someone's character or behavior based on an action, the preposition "of" should be used after adjectives like stupid, kind, generous, brave, or careless.
The error is in part (B) "stupid about the boy to". When making a judgment about someone's actions using an adjective followed by an infinitive ("stupid to have spent"), the correct preposition to use is "of", not "about". Therefore, the correct phrase should be "stupid of the boy".
Correct sentence should be:
It was very stupid of the boy to have spent five thousand rupees on that dictionary.