Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is "No Error".
The old man was (1) / overwhelmed for joy at (2) / the success of his only son. (3) / "No Error". (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
Explanation : The reason for the error is the preposition used after "overwhelmed". One should use "overwhelmed with" when expressing the cause of the overwhelming emotion. So, the correct preposition to use is "with" to convey the idea that the old man was overwhelmed due to joy.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The old man was overwhelmed with joy at the success of his only son."
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