Identify the error in the following sentence: (a) The opening batsman was famous (b) for the imperial stokes (c) he played on the cricket field. (d) No error.
Answer
The correct answer is B: for the imperial stokes. The error is in part (b). The word 'stokes' (the act of stoking a fire) is incorrect in this cricketing context.
A.The opening batsman was famous
B.for the imperial stokes✓ Correct
C.he played on the cricket field.
D.No error.
Explanation
The error is in part (b). The word 'stokes' (the act of stoking a fire) is incorrect in this cricketing context. The correct word is 'strokes', referring to the shots played by a batsman. Additionally, 'imperial' (relating to an empire) is contextually odd; 'imperious' or 'imperial-looking' might be intended, but the clear spotting error is the missing 'r' in 'strokes'. Parts (a) and (c) are correct.
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