English Grammar – Spot the error (identify the erroneous segment or choose ‘‘No error’’). Sentence: Nitin's nephew, who lives in Bangalore, is eager to travel to Delhi to have a glimpse of the capital.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: No error.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This is a relative-clause and preposition placement check. We must verify subject–verb agreement, comma usage with a non-restrictive clause, and natural collocations.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Non-restrictive clause: “who lives in Bangalore” set off by commas.
  • Main clause: “Nitin’s nephew … is eager to travel to Delhi …”.
  • Object phrase: “a glimpse of the capital.”


Concept / Approach:
Non-restrictive (non-defining) relative clauses describing a unique noun take commas. “Travel to” requires the preposition “to.” The expression “have a glimpse of” is idiomatic.



Step-by-Step Checks:

Subject–verb agreement: “nephew … is” – correct.Relative pronoun and punctuation: “who lives …” with commas – correct.Prepositions: “travel to Delhi,” “glimpse of the capital” – correct.Word choice and article usage – natural and idiomatic.


Verification / Alternative check:
Reading aloud reveals smooth rhythm; replacing with full clause (“who lives in Bangalore”) confirms the comma usage.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Each segment is grammatically accurate, so “No error” is the only correct choice.



Common Pitfalls:
Mistaking “glimpse of” for “glimpse at” (both occur, but “glimpse of” is idiomatic with a noun object); dropping the comma after a non-restrictive clause.



Final Answer:
No error.

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