Grammatically Incorrect Sentence
XAT 2012 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Easy · Grammar
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
- A.
Bats are able to fly in the dark.
- B.
Bats can fly in the dark
- C.
Bats have the ability to fly in the dark.
- D.
Bats cannot fly in the dark if it rains.
- E.
Bats have the ability of flying in the dark, if it does not rain.
Answer
E
Explanation
The correct idiom is 'ability to fly', not 'ability of flying'. Hence, option E is grammatically incorrect.
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