English grammar – Spot the error (choose the part with an error or “No error”). Sentence: I am pleased to sanction / one special increment / to all the employees / with this month.
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AI am pleased to sanction
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Bone special increment
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Cto all the employees
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Dwith this month.
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ENo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: with this month.
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The item checks prepositional phrasing in formal administrative English. The sentence announces a pay increment and includes a time reference.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- “Sanction one special increment” is a formal, acceptable collocation.
- Time of effect needs a standard phrase like “with effect from …”.
- Audience expects clear official wording.
Concept / Approach:In formal notices, the correct time expression is “with effect from this month” or “effective this month.” The fragment “with this month” is not idiomatic in this context.
Step-by-Step Solution:
A: “I am pleased to sanction” — correct register and structure.B: “one special increment” — grammatical noun phrase.C: “to all the employees” — correct prepositional object.D: “with this month.” — unidiomatic; should be “with effect from this month” or “effective this month.”Verification / Alternative check:
Revised version: “I am pleased to sanction one special increment to all the employees with effect from this month.”Why Other Options Are Wrong:
A–C are fine; D contains the only idiomatic error.Common Pitfalls:
Using “with this month” instead of “from this month,” “effective this month,” or “with effect from …”.Final Answer:with this month.