Directions : Item in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part. Indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

The opportunity to attain foundational literacy (a) / and pursue a honest livelihood (b) / must be viewed as the basic right of every citizen. (c) / No error (d)

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  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)

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Option 2 : (b)
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The correct answer is '(b).'

Key Points 

  • The error lies in option 2 (b) of the sentence.
  • Here, we use "an" in place of "a" to make the sentence grammatically correct.
  • Article: An article is used to modify a noun, which is a person, place, object, or idea.
    • Example: man, car, girl.
  • An articleWhen the indefinite article comes before a word beginning with a vowel sound.
    • Example: An idea, an apple.
  • In the given sentence, "honest" is a word beginning with a vowel sound.
  • So, we use "an" instead of "a" to make the sentence correct.
  • All the other options are correct.

Hence, option 2 (b) is the correct answer.

Correct SentenceThe opportunity to attain foundational literacy (a) / and pursue an honest livelihood (b) / must be viewed as the basic right of every citizen. (c) / No error (d)

Additional Information 

  • Definite articles (The): The definite article "the" is used before the singular and plural nouns when the noun is specific or particular.
    • Example: Gurmeet gets on the bus.
  • Indefinite articles (A and An):
  • 'A' article: When the indefinite article comes before a word beginning with a consonant sound.
    • Example: A book, car.
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