English Grammar — Error Spotting (Confusing Words: quiet vs. quite) Identify the part that contains a grammatical or spelling error. If there is no error, choose 'All correct'. Full sentence: I ordered him to keep quite but he disobeyed and continued shouting.

Introduction / Context:
English contains many near-homographs that differ by one letter but change meaning entirely. “Quiet” (silent) and “quite” (to a considerable degree) are among the most commonly confused. In commands referring to silence, the correct choice is “quiet.”

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Sentence: “I ordered him to keep quite but he disobeyed and continued shouting.”
• We must identify the erroneous fragment.
• Pragmatic context: an order to be silent.

Concept / Approach:

“Keep quiet” is the idiomatic imperative meaning “remain silent.” The adverb “quite” means “fairly” or “completely” depending on context, and does not fit after “keep” to convey silence. Therefore, the spelling in part A is wrong for the intended meaning.

Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Determine intended meaning: command to stop making noise.2) Match the correct word: quiet (adjective/noun) vs quite (adverb).3) Identify the error location: fragment A contains “quite” where “quiet” is required.4) Remaining fragments form a grammatical continuation.

Verification / Alternative check:

Replace and reread: “I ordered him to keep quiet …” is idiomatic and unambiguous.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

B–D: All grammatical; they progress the narrative correctly.

Common Pitfalls:

Spelling confusion due to similar pronunciation in rapid speech. Remember: quiet = silence; quite = degree/extent.

Final Answer:

I ordered him to keep quite