Error spotting (exam direction): Identify the erroneous part (A/B/C) — choose D if there is no error — 'If she will be promoted / she will get / a higher salary. / No error.'
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AIf she will be promoted
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Bshe will get
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Ca higher salary.
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: If she will be promoted
Explanation
Given parts (A–D)A. If she will be promotedB. she will getC. a higher salary.D. No error.
Concept/Approach (if-clause tense)In real conditional sentences, the 'if' clause normally uses present simple (not 'will'). Passive is fine, but without 'will': 'If she is promoted, she will get…'
Step-by-step correction1) Remove 'will' in the 'if' clause: 'If she is promoted…'2) Full: 'If she is promoted, she will get a higher salary.'
Common pitfallsUsing 'will' in the conditional clause instead of in the main clause.
Final AnswerA — use 'If she is promoted…'