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.
Mr. Barik was a millionaire and he(A)/ wanted to spend a lot of money in his(B)/ daughter's marriage to make(C)/ it a memorable event(D)/
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer
wanted to spend a lot of money in his
Explanation
The error lies in the choice of preposition in the second part of the sentence. The verb 'spend' requires the preposition 'on' (or sometimes 'for') when referring to the object or event being funded. Therefore, the phrase 'spend a lot of money in his daughter's marriage' is grammatically incorrect and must be changed to 'spend a lot of money on his daughter's marriage.'
The other parts of the sentence are grammatically accurate. Part 1 correctly sets up the subject and his financial status. Part 3 correctly utilizes the possessive apostrophe for 'daughter's marriage.' Part 4 uses the correct pronoun 'it' to refer back to the marriage event.
Key Points
Certain verbs are strictly paired with fixed prepositions in English syntax. Whenever you are dealing with financial transactions or time allocation, remember that you always spend money or time on something, rather than in it.