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) The thirteenth century, / (B) in China as in Europe, / (C) was a period of awakening. / (D) No error

1. A

   C

2. B

   D

3. C

   A

4. D

   B

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

• The sentence is grammatically correct in its entirety.
• The subject, "The thirteenth century," is singular and correctly paired with the singular verb "was.".
• The phrase "in China as in Europe" is a non-essential (parenthetical) clause that adds extra information.
• Parenthetical clauses must be set off by commas, which has been done correctly in this sentence.
• Removing the parenthetical phrase leaves a complete, grammatically sound sentence: "The thirteenth century was a period of awakening.".

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This part of the sentence is grammatically correct. The singular verb 'was' correctly agrees with the singular subject 'The thirteenth century'.
• Option C: This part of the sentence is grammatically correct. It serves as the main subject of the sentence.
• Option D: This part of the sentence is grammatically correct. It is a parenthetical phrase that provides additional context and is correctly enclosed in commas.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identifying grammatical errors in a sentence as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This is a general aptitude question, not related to a clinical nursing concept.
• Strong language and grammar skills are essential for clear and accurate nursing documentation, patient education, and professional communication.
• Errors in documentation can lead to misinterpretation and potential patient safety issues.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the entire sentence to understand its overall meaning.
• Next, examine each part of the sentence (marked A, B, C) individually for potential errors.
• Check for common grammatical mistakes: subject-verb agreement (singular subject with singular verb), correct tense, proper use of articles, and correct punctuation.
• In this case, identify the phrase set off by commas ('in China as in Europe'). Temporarily remove it and read the sentence again: 'The thirteenth century was a period of awakening.'
• Confirm that the remaining sentence is grammatically complete. This indicates the phrase in commas is a non-essential, or parenthetical, element.
• Verify that the parenthetical element is correctly punctuated (with commas before and after).

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Identifying grammatical errors in a sentence.
• Stem keywords: error detection, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation
• Lead-in keywords: find out which part, has an error

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