Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Myself and Roshni
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This error spotting question checks your understanding of correct pronoun usage in English, especially the difference between subject pronouns and reflexive pronouns. The sentence talks about two people who will manage an event, and the first part of the sentence uses the word myself in a position where a normal subject pronoun is required. You must identify which labelled part contains the error.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- The sentence is divided as follows:
(1) Myself and Roshni
(2) will take care of
(3) the event on Sunday.
(4) No Error.
- The structure is a simple future tense statement about responsibility for an event.
Concept / Approach:
In standard English, reflexive pronouns such as myself, yourself, herself, himself and themselves are not used as simple subjects. They are used when the subject and object of the verb are the same person, as in I hurt myself. When you want to refer to yourself as part of the subject, you should use the subject pronoun I. Therefore, the correct subject phrase should be Roshni and I, not Myself and Roshni. This is a common exam favourite because many speakers use myself in casual conversation even though it is grammatically incorrect in this position.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Identify the role of Myself and Roshni in the sentence. They together form the subject, the doers of the action will take care.
Step 2: Recall that subject pronouns in English are I, you, he, she, it, we and they, while myself is a reflexive pronoun.
Step 3: Recognise that a reflexive pronoun cannot stand alone as part of the subject unless it reflects back to a noun or pronoun mentioned earlier, which is not the case here.
Step 4: Replace Myself and Roshni with the correct subject phrase Roshni and I. The order is usually to mention the other person first, which is considered more polite.
Step 5: The remaining parts will take care of and the event on Sunday are grammatically correct and do not need any change.
Verification / Alternative check:
Rewrite the entire sentence in correct English: Roshni and I will take care of the event on Sunday. This version sounds completely natural and follows standard grammar rules. If you try to keep the original phrase Myself and Roshni, the sentence sounds incorrect in formal English, especially in written form and in examinations. This confirms that the error is limited to part 1 and that the rest of the sentence is fine.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Will take care of is a correct future tense verb phrase indicating responsibility and does not contain any error.
The event on Sunday correctly specifies what will be taken care of and when, so there is no issue in part 3.
The sentence is grammatically correct; No Error is clearly wrong because the misuse of myself in part 1 shows there is an error.
Common Pitfalls:
Many learners use myself and other reflexive pronouns incorrectly in speech because they believe it sounds more formal or polite. This habit can lead to mistakes in exams, where the grammar rules are stricter. A good rule to remember is that you should use I when the pronoun is part of the subject and me when it is part of the object, for example, Roshni and I will go or This is between Roshni and me. Reflexive forms such as myself should be reserved for cases where the subject and object are the same person, like I blame myself.
Final Answer:
The incorrect part is Myself and Roshni; it should be replaced by Roshni and I.
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