Error spotting (exam direction): Identify the erroneous part (A/B/C) — choose D if there is no error — 'If you work hard, / you will get good grades / in examinations. / No error'
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AIf you work hard,
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Byou will get good grades
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Cin examinations.
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DNo error
Answer
Correct Answer: in examinations.
Explanation
Given parts (A–D)A. If you work hard,B. you will get good gradesC. in examinations.D. No error
Concept/Approach (article with specific context)In formal exam English, when referring to a known/regular set of tests, use the definite article: 'in the examinations.' Without the article, the phrase is considered incomplete in this set-phrase context.
Step-by-step correction1) Add article: 'in examinations' → 'in the examinations'.2) Full: 'If you work hard, you will get good grades in the examinations.'
VerificationCompare set phrases: 'in the test/in the exam' for specific institutional assessments.
Final AnswerC — write 'in the examinations.'