Spot the Errors - English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC for Q. 26263
Q. The judge (1) / ordered that the (2) / iron of accused (3) / should be removed. (4) / No Error (5)- Published on 11 Jan 17a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
ANSWER: 3
Use 'irons' instead of 'iron'. Here, 'irons' denote 'chains'. Some nouns change their meaning when used in plural form.
The correct sentence should be: The judge ordered that the
irons of the accused should be removed.
Some nouns that change their meaning when used in plural form:Noun (Singular Form) | Meaning | Noun (Plural Form) | Meaning |
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Blind | Unable to see | Blinds | A screen for a window |
Advice | Counsel | Advices | Information |
Authority | Command | Authorities | Persons in power |
Character | Moral qualities of individual | Characters | People in novel, play or films |
Good | Nice | Goods | Property (things) |
Iron | Metal | Irons | Chains |
Content | Satisfaction | Contents | Things contained |
Respect | Regards | Respects | Compliments |
Work | Job | Works | Compositions |
Earning | Income | Earnings | Savings |
Quarter | One-fourth | Quarters | Houses |
Air | Atmosphere | Airs | Affected manners, Proud behaviour |
ExampleIt is shameful to use force with a woman. (Strength) |
The forces on the border are always alert. (Army) |
I shall return within two hours. (Come back) |
The returns were very poor. (Earnings) |