Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error.
These sort of arguments (A)/ rarely convince experienced judges (B)/ during appellate hearings. (C)/ No error (D)
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (B) A
Concept (Demonstrative और Singular Sort): 'sort' एक Singular Noun (एकवचन संज्ञा) है, इसलिए उसके साथ आने वाला Demonstrative Adjective (विशेषण) भी Singular होता है: 'this sort of' या 'that kind of'। 'These' बहुवचन है, इसलिए 'sort' के साथ मेल नहीं खाता। यदि बहुवचन चाहिए, तो 'these sorts of arguments' लिखा जाएगा।
✓ शुद्ध वाक्य: This sort of argument rarely convinces experienced judges during appellate hearings. (अथवा: These sorts of arguments rarely convince ...)
अतः त्रुटि भाग (A) में है।
Examiner का trap 'these' को Singular Noun 'sort' के साथ लगाना है।
Concept (Demonstrative with Singular Sort): 'sort' is a singular noun, so the demonstrative used with it is also singular: 'this sort of' or 'that kind of'. 'These' is plural and does not agree with 'sort'. If the plural is wanted, 'these sorts of arguments' is written.
✓ Correct sentence: This sort of argument rarely convinces experienced judges during appellate hearings. (Or: These sorts of arguments rarely convince ...)
So the error is in part (A).
Exam trap: attaching the plural 'these' to the singular noun 'sort'.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 14 Oct 2026 · Shift II। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 14 Oct 2026 · Shift II. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.