Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the option that contains the error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
By virtue off the power given to the leader, the followers accepted his decision.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. By virtue off.
Error Concept: Incorrect preposition — off is wrongly used instead of of.
What is wrong:
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The phrase "by virtue of" is an idiomatic expression meaning "because of" or "on the basis of".
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The word "off" is incorrect here. It means separation or disconnection and doesn't fit the idiom.
Grammatical Concept:
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Correct idiom: by virtue of
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Usage: It introduces the reason or authority behind something.
How to correct: Replace "off" with "of".
Correct phrase/correction: By virtue of the power given to the leader
Final sentence: By virtue of the power given to the leader, the followers accepted his decision.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.