Question
In the following question, a sentence is given, divided
into five parts. Of all the five parts, only one part is error-free. Mark the option containing the part with no error. The oppulent ballroom (A)/ adorns with (B)/ exquisite chandeiliers and (C)/ ornate tapestries (D)/ were a sight to behold (E).Solution
a) The oppulent ballroom: the correct spelling is “opulent” b) adorns with: The correct phrase should be "adorned with," using the past participle form "adorned" to indicate that the ballroom has been decorated. c) exquisite chandeiliers and: the correct spelling is “chandeliers”. d) ornate tapestries: This part correctly describes additional decorations in the ballroom, ornate tapestries. e) were a sight to behold: The corrected phrase should be "was a sight to behold," using the singular form "was" to match the singular subject "opulent ballroom."
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