Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The corresponding letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, then choose option ‘No error’ as your answer response. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

Despite being warned (A)/ about the storm, he insisted (B)/ to go for a (C)/ late-night drive. (D)

Correct option is C

The error lies in Part (C): “to go for a”.

Grammar Rule:
The verb “insist” is not followed by “to + verb.” Instead, it is commonly followed by either:

1. insist on + gerund (-ing form)
2. insist that + clause

Examples:

• She insisted on going alone.
• He insisted that he was right.

In the given sentence, the correct structure should be “insisted on going.”

Correct sentence:
Despite being warned about the storm, he insisted on going for a late-night drive.

Error Analysis:
Part A: “Despite being warned” – correct participial phrase.
Part B: “about the storm, he insisted” – grammatically correct.
Part C: “to go for a” – incorrect because insist + to infinitive is wrong.
Part D: “late-night drive” – correct phrase.

Therefore, the error is in Part C.