In the following sentence, one part may contain an error. Identify the part that has the error or choose "No error" if the sentence is correct: "We are pleased that (A) / our daughter is married with (B) / such a nice man. (C) / No error (D)".

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Part (B) – "our daughter is married with"

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This is an error spotting question that tests your knowledge of prepositions used with the verb "marry" and the adjective "married". It is important to know the standard prepositional patterns in English, because incorrect prepositions are one of the most frequent errors in competitive exams and spoken language.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Full sentence: "We are pleased that our daughter is married with such a nice man."
  • Part (A): "We are pleased that"
  • Part (B): "our daughter is married with"
  • Part (C): "such a nice man."
  • Part (D): "No error"
  • Context: expressing happiness about a daughter's marriage.


Concept / Approach:
In English, we use the preposition "to" after "married" when we mention the person one is married to. The correct expression is "married to someone". The phrase "married with" is used only when we mention children, for example "married with two children". Therefore, we must identify the incorrect prepositional usage and recognise the correct pattern for this context.


Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Read the sentence for meaning: the parents are happy that their daughter is married to a particular man. Step 2: Examine part (A) "We are pleased that". This is a standard introductory clause and is grammatically correct. Step 3: Examine part (B) "our daughter is married with". This is suspicious because the usual pattern is "married to someone", not "married with someone". Step 4: Examine part (C) "such a nice man." This is grammatically fine and describes the husband. Step 5: Because only part (B) uses the wrong preposition, part (D) "No error" cannot be correct. Step 6: The corrected sentence should read: "We are pleased that our daughter is married to such a nice man."


Verification / Alternative check:
Compare two examples: Example 1: "She is married to a doctor." (correct usage when referring to the spouse) Example 2: "She is married with two children." (correct usage when mentioning children, not the spouse) The sentence in the question clearly falls under Example 1, where the focus is on the spouse, so "to" is the only acceptable preposition. This confirms that part (B) is erroneous.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Part (A) is correct because "We are pleased that" is a standard way to introduce a subordinate clause expressing a situation. Part (C) is correct as it simply specifies "such a nice man" and completes the idea. Part (D) is wrong because the sentence definitely contains an error in part (B).


Common Pitfalls:
Learners often directly translate from their first language and use "married with" where English requires "married to". Another pitfall is memorising only one pattern and using it everywhere, for example using "married to children", which is wrong. Remember the distinction: "married to someone" (spouse) and "married with children" (family details). This small prepositional difference is frequently tested, so keeping these patterns clear will help you avoid repeated mistakes.


Final Answer:
The error is in Part (B) – "our daughter is married with", which should be "our daughter is married to such a nice man".

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