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NIMCET 2009 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2009
Which of the underlined parts in the sentence given below is a mistake which may need to be deleted or modified. He can be able to pass the test in flyinq colours without any difficulties whatsoever.
Choose the correct answer:
A.
be able
(Correct Answer)
B.
flying colours
C.
difficulties
D.
whatsoever
Correct Answer:
be able
Explanation
The Rule of Redundancy: In English grammar, the modal verb "can" already expresses capability or ability. Similarly, the phrase "be able to" also expresses ability.
Superfluous Expression: Using "can" and "be able to" together is redundant (superfluous). You should use one or the other, but never both in the same clause.
Corrected Versions:
Option 1: "He can pass the test..."
Option 2: "He will be able to pass the test..."
Other Parts:
Flying colours: A correct idiom meaning with great success.
Difficulties: Grammatically correct plural noun.
Whatsoever: A correct intensifier used with negative statements.
Grammatical Formula:
The error can be represented by the following logical conflict:
Correct=Subject+(can∨be able to)+V1
Incorrect=Subject+can+be able to+…
Explanation
The Rule of Redundancy: In English grammar, the modal verb "can" already expresses capability or ability. Similarly, the phrase "be able to" also expresses ability.
Superfluous Expression: Using "can" and "be able to" together is redundant (superfluous). You should use one or the other, but never both in the same clause.
Corrected Versions:
Option 1: "He can pass the test..."
Option 2: "He will be able to pass the test..."
Other Parts:
Flying colours: A correct idiom meaning with great success.
Difficulties: Grammatically correct plural noun.
Whatsoever: A correct intensifier used with negative statements.
Grammatical Formula:
The error can be represented by the following logical conflict: