Read the sentence given below to find out whether there is any grammatical 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 sentence is error-free then, choose “No Error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)

The actress plays the role of(A)/ a diligent spy who secretly gets (B)/information whereas carrying (C)/out her duties at the plant (D).

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C)

Error Analysis:

Part (C): “information whereas carrying”

Rule violated: Incorrect conjunction usage

·       “whereas” is used to show contrast, not time or manner

·       Here, meaning requires “while carrying” (simultaneous action)

Correct Structure:

The actress plays the role of a diligent spy who secretly gets information while carrying out her duties at the plant.

Example:

She listens to music while working.

Analysis of other parts:

(A) The actress plays the role of

Rule: Verb phrase

·       Correct usage

Conclusion: Correct

(B) a diligent spy who secretly gets

Rule: Relative clause

·       Grammatically correct

Conclusion: Correct

(D) out her duties at the plant

Rule: Phrasal verb “carry out”

·       Correct usage

Conclusion: Correct

Final Answer:

(C)