In the given sentence there might be an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error,? If there is no error, mark your answer as (d) i.e. "No error'. Shakuntala is (a) /better than any other (b)/ drama in Sanskrit.(c)/No Error (d)

1. A

   (a)

2. B

   (b)

3. C

   (c)

4. D

   (d)

Appeared in: DHS Staff Nurse - 2018 (Shift-2nd)

Explanation

• The sentence is grammatically correct as it follows the standard structure for comparing one item against all others in the same group.
• The rule is: Comparative Adjective + 'than any other' + Singular Noun.
• In this sentence, 'better' is the comparative adjective, followed by 'than any other' and the singular noun 'drama'.
• The phrase 'any other' is crucial because it correctly excludes the subject ('Shakuntala') from the group it is being compared to (dramas in Sanskrit).

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The phrase 'Shakuntala is' is a correct subject-verb combination and forms a valid start to the sentence.
• Option B: The phrase 'better than any other' is the correct comparative structure used to single out one item from a group for comparison.
• Option C: The phrase 'drama in Sanskrit' correctly uses a singular noun ('drama') following 'any other', which is the standard grammatical rule.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Correct usage of comparative adjectives and the phrase 'any other' in sentences as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This is a non-clinical, general English grammar question.
• Accuracy in language is important in all professional communication, including nursing documentation, to ensure clarity and avoid misinterpretation.
• What if the sentence was 'Shakuntala is better than any drama in Sanskrit?' This would be grammatically incorrect because 'any drama' includes Shakuntala itself, making the comparison illogical.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the entire sentence to understand its meaning: It compares the drama 'Shakuntala' to all other dramas in Sanskrit.
• Identify the type of sentence. This is a comparative sentence, using the adjective 'better' (the comparative of 'good').
• Recall the grammatical rule for comparing one item with every other item in the same group. The structure is 'comparative + than any other + singular noun'.
• Analyze each part of the sentence against this rule. Part (a) is the subject. Part (b) contains the comparative phrase 'better than any other'. Part (c) contains the singular noun 'drama'.
• Since all parts of the sentence correctly follow the rule, conclude that there is no error.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Correct usage of comparative adjectives and the phrase 'any other' in sentences.
• Stem keywords: error spotting, Shakuntala, better than any other, drama in Sanskrit
• Lead-in keywords: Find out which part, has an error

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