Error spotting (exam direction): Identify the erroneous part (A/B/C) — choose D if there is no error — 'My father goes / to the office / five day week. / No error.'
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AMy father goes
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Bto the office
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Cfive day week.
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: five day week.
Explanation
Given parts (A–D)A. My father goesB. to the officeC. five day week.D. No error.
Concept/Approach (compound adjective + article)When a numeral modifies a singular noun used attributively, use a hyphenated compound and an article: 'a five-day week'.
Step-by-step correction1) Insert article and hyphen: 'five day week' → 'a five-day week'.2) Correct sentence: 'My father goes to the office a five-day week.'
Common pitfallsOmitting the hyphen and article in compound time expressions.
Final AnswerC — write 'a five-day week'.