In the following statement, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, select the 'No error' option.
(A) First France, / (B) then in US, / (C) the book became a best seller. / (D) No error

1. A

   C

2. B

   A

3. C

   D

4. D

   B

Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

• The error is located in part (B) of the sentence, which reads 'then in US'.
• Geographical names that are acronyms or abbreviations, such as 'US' for United States, must be preceded by the definite article 'the'.
• The correct phrasing is 'then in the US'.
• Additionally, for improved style, creating a parallel structure like 'First in France, then in the US...' makes the sentence clearer and more balanced.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This option points to part (C), 'the book became a best seller.', which is a grammatically correct and complete clause that logically finishes the sentence.
• Option B: This option points to part (A), 'First France,'. While adding 'in' ('in France') would improve the sentence's parallel structure, the phrase as it stands is not a definite grammatical error, unlike the missing article in part (B).
• Option C: This option claims there is 'No error'. This is incorrect because part (B) contains a clear grammatical mistake—the omission of the required article 'the' before 'US'.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Grammar: Use of definite articles with geographical names and parallelism as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Precision in language is crucial for nurses to ensure clear and unambiguous communication in patient charting, handoff reports, and medication orders.
• Grammatical errors in documentation can lead to misunderstandings and potential patient harm.
• What if? A nurse documents 'Administered med in arm' versus 'Administered med in the left arm.' The second, more specific phrasing, which uses articles correctly for clarity, is essential for accurate tracking and continuity of care.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the entire sentence to understand its overall meaning: 'First France, then in US, the book became a best seller.'
• Next, examine each segmented part (A, B, C) individually for grammatical errors.
• Focus on common error types, such as the use of articles (a, an, the), prepositions (in, on, at), and verb tenses.
• In part (B), 'then in US', question the proper noun 'US'. Recognize it as an acronym for 'United States'.
• Recall the grammar rule that country names which are acronyms, plural, or described as a republic/kingdom require the definite article 'the'.
• This identifies the error: it should be 'in the US'. Therefore, part (B) is the incorrect segment, and 'B' is the correct option to choose.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Grammar: Use of definite articles with geographical names and parallelism.
• Stem keywords: sentence error, First France, then in US
• Lead-in keywords: Find out which part, has an error
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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