WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which is the correct form of the given sentence: They discussed about the matter.

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

Answer options

  1. They had discussed about the matter.
  2. They should have discussed about the matter.
  3. They discussed the matter.
  4. The given sentence is correct.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: They discussed the matter.

Explanation: The verb 'discuss' is a transitive verb, which means it already takes a direct object and does not need the preposition 'about'. Using 'discuss about' is grammatically incorrect. āœ”ļø Correct usage: Discuss + object (no 'about'). šŸ‘‰ Example: They discussed the matter. (not discussed about the plan).āœ