arrow
arrow
arrow
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. One of the great rivers / of China, a Hwang
Question

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.
One of the great rivers / of China, a Hwang Ho, / originates from the / eastern face of Tibet.

A.

One of the great rivers

B.

eastern face of Tibet

C.

of China, a Hwang Ho,

D.

originates from the

Correct option is C

Option (c) contains an error.
Explanation:
· The article "a" before "Hwang Ho" is incorrect because Hwang Ho (Yellow River) is a specific river and should be preceded by "the" instead of "a."
· The correct phrase should be "of China, the Hwang Ho," as proper names of rivers always take "the" before them.
Grammatical Rule Used:
· Names of rivers, oceans, and seas are always preceded by "the."
· Example:
· ✅ The Ganges is a holy river.
· ✅ The Nile is the longest river in the world.
Corrected Sentence:
✅ One of the great rivers of China, the Hwang Ho, originates from the eastern face of Tibet.

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

Hindi Section Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon40 Marks
  • timerIcon12 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

SSC GD Constable Full Mock Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English

Similar Questions

test-prime-package

Access ‘SSC Stenographer’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
354k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow