Spot the Errors - English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC for Q. 26261
Q. Indian force (1) / are known for (2) / their loyalty (3) / and integrity. (4) / No Error (5)- Published on 11 Jan 17a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
ANSWER: 1
The correct use should be -
'forces'. Some nouns have more than one meaning in their singular and plural form. 'Force' denotes 'strength', 'forces' denotes 'troops/ army'.
The correct sentence should be: Indian
forces are known for their loyalty and integrity.
Let us now see some
nouns that have more than one meaning in their singular and plural form,Singular form of Noun and its Meaning | Plural form of Noun and its Meaning |
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Gain - Profit, Acquisition of wealth | Gains - Profits |
Light - Lamp, Brilliance | Lights - Lamps |
Wood - Timber, Forest | Woods - Forests |
Force -Strength, Body of Armed men | Forces - Troops |
Abuse - Wrong use, Reproach | Abuses -Wrong Practices |
Example:Wood is used as a fuel to light furnaces. (Timber) |
We lost our way in the woods. (Forests) |
Force should be met with force. (Strength) |
A force of 15 persons robbed the bank. (Body of armed men) |