Identify the error: 'The baby was very asleep.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Identify the error: 'The baby was very asleep.'

A. baby

B. very

C. No error

D. asleep

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Asleep' is not usually modified by 'very'; use 'fast asleep' or 'sound asleep'.

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Question #1

Spot the error: 'He is more stronger than his brother.'

A. He

B. than

C. his brother

D. more stronger

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Double comparative: 'stronger' is already comparative, so 'more' is redundant. Remove 'more'.

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Question #2

Fill in the blank: He is the ________ boy in the class.

A. taller

B. more tall

C. tall

D. tallest

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The superlative degree is used after 'the' when comparing one with all others: 'the tallest boy'.

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Question #3

Choose the correct adjective: 'It was an ________ sight.'

A. amaze

B. amazed

C. amazing

D. amazement

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present participle 'amazing' describes the sight.

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