English Grammar – Spot the error (identify the erroneous segment or choose ‘‘No error’’). Sentence: He deserted the path of honour in order to satisfy his ambition and then went down his doom very quickly.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: and then went down his doom very quickly.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This sentence checks idiomatic preposition choice with the fixed expression “go to one’s doom.” Idioms are conventional; altering prepositions causes ungrammatical or non-idiomatic phrasing.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • The intended meaning is that he ultimately met his destruction/fate (“doom”).
  • The phrase given is “went down his doom,” which feels unidiomatic.


Concept / Approach:
Correct idiom: “go to one’s doom” or “meet one’s doom.” The preposition “to” is required after “go” when indicating movement toward a state/outcome. “Down” is not used in this idiom.



Step-by-Step Solution:

Identify the idiom: “go to one’s doom.”Spot the error: “went down his doom” uses the wrong preposition and an unidiomatic verb–object pairing.Correction: “and then went to his doom very quickly.” Alternatively: “and then met his doom very quickly.”


Verification / Alternative check:
Replace with a clearly idiomatic version and read for fluency. “Went to his doom” reads naturally and matches standard English usage.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • “He deserted the path of honour” – idiomatic phrase; correct.
  • “in order to” – standard infinitive of purpose; correct.
  • “satisfy his ambition” – correct collocation.
  • “No error.” – incorrect since D is erroneous.


Common Pitfalls:
Substituting prepositions in fixed expressions; assuming any directional preposition (“down”) will work after “go.”



Final Answer:
and then went down his doom very quickly.

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