Detect the error in the sentence.None of two girls / who were present ...
Change, None into Neither
None is used in reference for more than two. In reference to two 'neither' is used.
Detect the error in the sentence.None of two girls / who were present ...
Identifying the Error
The error in the sentence is found in option 'A': "None of two girls."
Explanation of the Error
- "None of" typically requires a plural noun to follow it when referring to a quantity.
- The correct phrase should be "None of the two girls," which specifies which girls are being referenced.
Correct Usage
- Using "the" before "two girls" clarifies that we are talking about specific individuals.
- Thus, the corrected phrase becomes "None of the two girls who were present appeared to be inclined to listen to sane advice."
Other Options
- Option B: "who were present"
- This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and provides necessary context about the girls.
- Option C: "appeared to be inclined"
- This phrase is also correct and effectively conveys the girls' attitude.
- Option D: "to listen to sane advice"
- This part of the sentence is appropriate and clearly states what the girls were not inclined to do.
Conclusion
In summary, the error lies in the lack of the definite article "the" before "two girls." The sentence should read, "None of the two girls who were present appeared to be inclined to listen to sane advice," to be grammatically correct.