hamburger menu
All Coursesall course arrow
adda247
reward-icon
adda247
    arrow
    arrow
    arrow
    Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. There was an interesting article in the newspaper about the dangers to an
    Question

    Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
    There was an interesting article in the newspaper about the dangers to an environment.

    A.

    to an environment

    B.

    an interesting article

    C.

    about the dangers

    D.

    in the newspaper

    Correct option is A

    Option (a) “to an environment” contains a grammatical error.
    Explanation:
    · The phrase “an environment” is incorrect in this context because it refers to environment in general, which is a specific global or collective concept.
    · The correct usage is “the environment.”
    Grammatical Rule Used:
    Article Use with Uncountable Nouns and Unique Concepts:
    · "Environment" is an uncountable noun when referring to the general or natural world.
    · Use “ the” before such universally known or specific concepts (e.g., the sun, the internet, the earth, the environment).
    Correct Sentence:
    "There was an interesting article in the newspaper about the dangers to the environment."
    Example: We should all take steps to protect the environment, not just our surroundings.
    Information Booster:
    · "An environment" is acceptable when referring to a specific kind of setting, e.g., “a learning environment.”
    · However, when discussing pollution, climate, or global issues, use "the environment."

    Free Tests

    Free
    Must Attempt

    SSC GD PYP (Held on 4 Feb 2025 S1)

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
    • timerIcon60 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    SSC GD Constable Exam Day Based Mock 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
    • timerIcon60 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    Mathematics Section Test 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon40 Marks
    • timerIcon25 Mins
    languageIcon English

    Similar Questions

    test-prime-package

    Access ‘SSC CHSL Tier I’ Mock Tests with

    • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
    • Unlimited Re-Attempts
    • Personalised Report Card
    • 500% Refund on Final Selection
    • Largest Community
    students-icon
    446k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!

    Similar Questions

    Our Plans
    Monthsup-arrow