In this English error spotting question, identify the part that contains the error in: "Ramesh is smarter enough (A) to get selected for this post, (B) without any recommendations. (C) No Error (D)".

Introduction / Context:
This error spotting question examines your understanding of degree expressions in English, specifically structures involving adjectives and the word "enough". The sentence given is: "Ramesh is smarter enough (A) to get selected for this post, (B) without any recommendations. (C) No Error (D)". You must decide which part contains the grammatical or idiomatic error under standard exam rules.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Full sentence: "Ramesh is smarter enough to get selected for this post, without any recommendations."
• Part (A): "Ramesh is smarter enough"
• Part (B): "to get selected for this post,"
• Part (C): "without any recommendations."
• Part (D): "No Error"
• We assume that the intended meaning is that Ramesh has sufficient intelligence to be selected without needing recommendations.

Concept / Approach:
In English grammar, "enough" is used after adjectives to indicate sufficiency, as in "smart enough", "strong enough", "old enough". We do not usually combine "enough" with comparative adjectives like "smarter". The correct pattern is either "Ramesh is smart enough to get selected" or "Ramesh is smarter than many others". Therefore the phrase "smarter enough" is incorrect. The error is in the choice and form of the adjective in part (A). The rest of the sentence, including "to get selected for this post, without any recommendations", is grammatically sound and expresses the intended idea.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Focus on the phrase "smarter enough" in part (A).Step 2: Recall the rule that "enough" is used with the basic form of the adjective, not with its comparative form.Step 3: Replace "smarter enough" with "smart enough" to match the standard pattern "adjective + enough".Step 4: Check the remaining parts: "to get selected for this post" correctly expresses purpose, and "without any recommendations" correctly expresses the absence of support.Step 5: Conclude that only part (A) is erroneous; parts (B) and (C) do not need change.

Verification / Alternative check:
Rewriting the sentence as "Ramesh is smart enough to get selected for this post, without any recommendations" produces a natural and grammatically correct sentence. The use of "enough" here expresses sufficiency of ability. If we want to use "smarter", we would need a different structure: "Ramesh is smarter than many other candidates and can get selected for this post without any recommendations." Since that structure is not used in the given sentence, we must stick to "smart enough".

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Option B (part B "to get selected for this post,") is correctly formed and clearly linked to the adjective phrase, expressing purpose.
• Option C (part C "without any recommendations.") is also grammatically correct and properly placed as an adverbial phrase of manner or condition.
• Option D (No Error) is incorrect because the phrase "smarter enough" is not standard English in this context.

Common Pitfalls:
Students sometimes confuse "enough" and comparative forms because both relate to degree. Remember that comparatives like "smarter", "stronger", and "older" are typically used with "than" to show comparison between two entities. In contrast, "enough" shows sufficiency and is paired with the basic adjective form. Keeping this distinction clear will help you avoid similar mistakes in both writing and exams.

Final Answer:
The error appears in part A, where "smarter enough" should be corrected to "smart enough".