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).

The novel quickly became (A)/ one of the most celebrated work of (B)/ the decade, praised for its innovative narrative (C)/ style and deep emotional impact. (D)

Correct option is B

The incorrect part is (B).

Detailed Analysis

• The Error: "...one of the most celebrated work of..."
• The Rule: The phrase "one of the" must always be followed by a plural noun. This is because you are identifying one specific item out of a group or category of many.
• The Correction: Change "work" to "works."
• Corrected Sentence: The novel quickly became one of the most celebrated works of the decade...

Breakdown of Other Parts

• (A) The novel quickly became: Correct. "Quickly" is the adverb modifying the verb "became."
• (C) the decade, praised for its innovative narrative: Correct. "Its" is the possessive pronoun referring back to the "novel." "Innovative narrative" is a standard adjective-noun pairing.
• (D) style and deep emotional impact: Correct. This part completes the description of why the novel was praised.

Grammar Guide: "One of the..." Construction

This is one of the most common errors in competitive English exams. The logic is simple: you cannot have "one" of something if there is only "one" to begin with. You must have a group (plural) to pick one from.