Error spotting — idiom with 'able': Identify the erroneous part (A/B/C) — mark D if none — 'The brakes and steering failed / and the bus ran down the hill / without anyone being able control it. / No error.'
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe brakes and steering failed
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Band the bus ran down the hill
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Cwithout anyone being able control it.
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: without anyone being able control it.
Explanation
Given data
- Idiom: 'able to + base verb'
Concept/Approach: Complement of 'able''Able' requires an infinitival complement: 'able to control'. The 'to' is missing.
Step-by-step correction1) Insert 'to': 'being able control' → 'being able to control'.2) Correct: '…without anyone being able to control it.'
Common pitfallsDropping the infinitive marker after adjectives that select it (able, likely, ready, etc.).
Final AnswerPart C is incorrect; write 'able to control it'.