Choose the segment with an error:
After reviewing the thoroughly drafted proposals, the committee / found the presentation unexpectantly concise and the supporting / data considerably more comprehensive than anticipated,/ which surprised even the most skeptical evaluators.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (D) found the presentation unexpectantly concise and the supporting
Concept (Adverb Formation: Unexpectedly) Adverb 'unexpectedly' बनाने के लिए Adjective 'unexpected' में '-ly' जोड़ा जाता है। यहाँ 'unexpectant' का प्रयोग शुद्ध नहीं है, और 'expectant' का अर्थ (प्रतीक्षा करने वाला / गर्भवती) भिन्न है।
अतः 'unexpectantly concise' के स्थान पर 'unexpectedly concise' आएगा।
Examiner का trap यह है कि 'unexpectantly' जैसे गढ़े हुए Adverb को सही मान लिया जाए।
Concept (Adverb Formation: Unexpectedly) The adverb 'unexpectedly' is formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective 'unexpected'. 'Unexpectant' is not a correct English word here, and 'expectant' has a different meaning (waiting, or pregnant).
Hence 'unexpectantly concise' becomes 'unexpectedly concise'.
Exam trap: accepting an invented adverb such as 'unexpectantly' as correct.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 4 Oct 2026 · Shift III। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 4 Oct 2026 · Shift III. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.