WBCS.LIVE practice question

Find out the error from the underlined. Choose D if the sentence is correct. With the development (a) of vaccine, there are hardly no (b) cases of small pox or yellow fever, anywhere (c) in the world. No error (d).

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: b

Explanation: Context: The double negative ‘hardly no’ is incorrect. It should be ‘hardly any’. Hence, the error lies in part (b). 1. With the development ✅ – correct phrase. 2. of vaccine, there are hardly no ❌ – wrong double negative. 3. anywhere in the world ✅ – correct. 4. No error ✅ Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: With the development of vaccines, there are hardly any cases of smallpox or yellow fever anywhere in the world.