Given below are four sentences, out of which one sentence is grammatically incorrect. Choose the option which points out the grammatically incorrect sentence. If all the sentences are correct, then choose ‘No error’ as the answer.

Explanation

Correct answer: (b) (a) The constable asked the visitors to wait outside the gate. Rule: “ask + object + to + verb” Analysis: Correct infinitive structure is used. Example: She asked me to close the door. (b) She requested him that he should explain the procedure again. Rule: “Request” is followed by 1. request + object + to + verb www.freshersnow.com 2. request + that + subject + base verb (without “should” in modern usage) Correct forms: She requested him to explain the procedure again. She requested that he explain the procedure again. Analysis: “requested him that he should…” is grammatically incorrect structure. Example (correct): He requested her to stay. (c) The luggage was checked thoroughly before boarding the train. Rule: Passive voice → Subject + was + past participle Analysis: Correct passive construction. Example: The bags were inspected carefully. (d) He arrived on time and took his seat without any delay. Rule: Parallel verbs in past tense Analysis: “arrived” and “took” are correctly parallel. Example: She entered the room and sat quietly. (e) No error Incorrect because sentence (b) has an error. Final takeaway: Error is due to incorrect verb pattern with “request”, so (b) is the grammatically incorrect sentence.