English Grammar – Spot the error (identify the erroneous segment or choose ‘‘No error’’). Sentence: Bible can be regarded as a great.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: a great.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This item tests article usage and countability. The phrase “a great” is incomplete without a countable noun (e.g., “a great book/work/scripture”).



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • The intended compliment is that the Bible is a great work/book.
  • “Great” here functions as an adjective, not a noun.


Concept / Approach:
Adjectives require a head noun when used attributively after an article (“a/an/the”). “A great” must be followed by a countable noun; otherwise, the noun phrase is incomplete.



Step-by-Step Solution:

Locate the incomplete noun phrase: “a great.”Insert the appropriate head noun: “a great book/work/scripture.”Possible corrected versions: “The Bible can be regarded as a great book,” or “The Bible can be regarded as great.”


Verification / Alternative check:
Remove the article to use predicative adjective: “The Bible can be regarded as great.” This also reads correctly and avoids redundancy.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • “Bible” – capitalized proper noun is fine (often preceded by “the,” but as a title it can stand alone in general statements).
  • “can be” – correct modal + be.
  • “regarded as” – correct verb–preposition pairing.
  • “No error.” – incorrect because a head noun is missing after “a great.”


Common Pitfalls:
Leaving adjectives without head nouns after articles; overcorrecting to “the Bible” is optional stylistically, not the tested error.



Final Answer:
a great.

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