Error Spotting (Grammar) — choose the part that contains a grammatical error. If the sentence is correct, choose ‘‘No error.’’ Complete sentence: He served the country with heart and soul but got nothing in return.
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: No error.
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This tests idiomatic adverbial expressions. ‘‘(With) heart and soul’’ is an idiom meaning ‘‘with complete devotion/wholeheartedly.’’
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Past simple narrative: ‘‘served’’ and ‘‘got’’ are consistent.
- Prepositional phrase ‘‘with heart and soul’’ functions adverbially.
Concept / Approach:Both ‘‘heart and soul’’ and ‘‘with heart and soul’’ are accepted idioms. The sentence’s structure and tense sequence are sound.
Step-by-Step Check:Verb forms are consistent (simple past).Idiom is correctly used to indicate wholehearted service.Coordinate clause with ‘‘but’’ is grammatical.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:Each represents a grammatical fragment; no part requires correction.
Common Pitfalls:Assuming ‘‘with heart and soul’’ is wrong; it is a standard variant in formal writing.
Final Answer:No error.