Multiple choice

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) According to Patanjali, mere repetition of God’s name is, of course, insufficient. (ii) We must also meditate upon, its meaning. (iii) If we persevere in our repetition, it will lead us into meditation.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error
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Explanation

Only part (ii) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (ii) of the sentence, a comma has been placed which is not needed. (ii) We must also meditate upon its meaning. There is no need for a comma in this part of the sentence. In part (i) and part (ii), the commas have been placed correctly.

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