English Grammar – Spot the Error (choose the segment with the mistake; if there is no mistake, choose ‘‘No error’’). Sentence: “Honesty and integrity are the qualities which cannot be done away with and hence assume a lot of importance.”

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Introduction / Context:Sometimes the test item is fully correct, and your task is to recognize a sound construction rather than to “find something wrong”. This sentence exemplifies parallel compound subjects, a relative clause with a phrasal verb, and logical coordination of verbs. Given Data / Assumptions: Compound subject: “Honesty and integrity”. Linking verb in the plural: “are”. Relative clause: “which cannot be done away with”. Coordinated predicate: “and hence assume …”. Concept / Approach: Subject–verb agreement is correct (plural “are”). “Do away with” is a standard phrasal verb meaning “remove/abolish”, and the passive “done away with” fits properly after “cannot be”. Coordinated verb “assume” agrees with the compound subject. Step-by-Step Solution: Check number agreement: plural subject → plural verbs (“are”, “assume”).Verify the relative clause uses a retained preposition correctly (“with” at the end is acceptable in modern usage).Confirm logical flow: because they cannot be discarded, they assume importance. Verification / Alternative check: Recast: “Honesty and integrity cannot be dispensed with; therefore, they assume great importance.” Meaning unchanged, grammar intact. Why Other Options Are Wrong: A–D all function correctly; there is no grammatical error to isolate. Common Pitfalls: Mistakenly “fixing” sentence-final prepositions in relative clauses, which are acceptable. Final Answer: No error.

English Grammar – Spot the Error (choose the segment with the mistake; if there is no mistake, choose ‘‘No error’’). Sentence: “Honesty and integrity are the qualities which cannot be done away with and hence assume a lot of importance.”

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