Question

    In the following questions, some part of the sentence is highlighted. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given then choose option E ‘No Correction required’ as the answer. 

    Padma could convince anyone with her talks as she had the gift of the gabbing.

    A gifting of the gabbing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B gift of the gab Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C gifting of the gab Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D gift off the gab Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase "gift of the gabbing" is not the correct expression. The correct phrase is "gift of the gab," which means the ability to speak eloquently and persuasively.

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