English Grammar – Spot the error (identify the erroneous segment or choose ‘‘No error’’). Sentence: His father promised to give him anything what he wants if he passes in the examination.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: give him anything what he

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This item checks relative word choice after “anything” and, secondarily, preposition use with “pass.” The principal error lies in the phrase “anything what,” which is ungrammatical in standard English.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Indefinite pronoun: “anything.”
  • Subordinate clause indicating desire: “he wants.”


Concept / Approach:
After “anything,” “that” (or a zero relative) is used, not “what.” Correct constructions are “anything that he wants” or simply “anything he wants.”



Step-by-Step Solution:

Spot the error: “anything what” – replace “what” with “that” or delete it.Correct version: “give him anything (that) he wants …”.Optional secondary fix: “passes the examination” (omit “in”), though test focus is on the main error.


Verification / Alternative check:
Read with zero relative: “anything he wants” – natural, widely used. With “that”: equally correct.



Why Other Options Are Wrong/Secondary:

  • “His father promised to” – correct starter for an infinitive clause.
  • “wants if he” – tense and pronoun reference are consistent.
  • “passes in the examination.” – Many dialects accept “pass in,” but standard usage prefers “pass the examination.” However, the primary tested error is in option B.
  • “No error.” – incorrect because option B is erroneous.


Common Pitfalls:
Using “what” after “anything/something/nothing”; over-focusing on minor prepositional variants and missing the central relative error.



Final Answer:
give him anything what he

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