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'.?

He was (a) /one of the soldiers (b) /who fought for the independence of the country: (c)/No Error(d)

1. A

   (a)

2. B

   (b)

3. C

   (c)

4. D

   (d)

Appeared in: DHS 2018 shift 1st

Explanation

• The sentence is grammatically correct, so 'No Error' is the right answer.
• Part (a) 'He was' correctly pairs a singular subject ('He') with a singular verb ('was').
• Part (b) 'one of the soldiers' correctly follows the rule that 'one of the' must be followed by a plural noun ('soldiers').
• Part (c) 'who fought...' is a valid relative clause. The pronoun 'who' refers to 'soldiers', and the past tense verb 'fought' is correctly used.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This option is incorrect because 'He was' is a grammatically sound clause. The singular subject 'He' correctly agrees with the singular past tense verb 'was'.
• Option B: This option is incorrect because the phrase 'one of the soldiers' correctly follows the grammatical rule that 'one of the' must be followed by a plural noun.
• Option C: This option is incorrect because 'who fought for the independence of the country' is a grammatically correct relative clause. 'Who' properly refers to 'soldiers', and 'fought' is the correct past tense verb.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identification of grammatical errors in a sentence, focusing on subject-verb agreement and the use of relative clauses with the phrase 'one of the' as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This is a non-nursing question designed to test English language proficiency.
• Strong grammar and communication skills are fundamental for nurses to ensure clear and accurate patient charting, effective communication with the healthcare team, and providing understandable instructions to patients and their families.
• An error in documentation, such as a misplaced modifier or incorrect verb, could lead to misinterpretation of a patient's condition or care plan, posing a safety risk.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the complete sentence to understand its overall meaning and structure.
• Examine each underlined part (a, b, c) individually for potential grammatical mistakes.
• Check for common errors: subject-verb agreement, correct pronoun usage, appropriate verb tense, and correct noun forms (singular/plural).
• Pay close attention to specific constructions like 'one of the'. Remember that this phrase requires a plural noun after it.
• Analyze the relative clause ('who fought...'). Identify the antecedent of the relative pronoun ('who' refers to 'soldiers'). Ensure the verb in this clause is appropriate for the antecedent and the context.
• If you cannot find a definitive error in any of the parts, conclude that the sentence is correct and choose the 'No Error' option.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Identification of grammatical errors in a sentence, focusing on subject-verb agreement and the use of relative clauses with the phrase 'one of the'.
• Stem keywords: error, sentence, He was, one of the soldiers, who fought
• Lead-in keywords: Find out which part
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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