Q. Find the error part- Madhu lived in Mumbai (a)/ since 1970 to 1985, (b)/ but is now living in Chennai. (c)/ No error (d)
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
B
Explanation:
✅ Answer: (B)
Sentence:
Madhu lived in Mumbai since 1970 to 1985, but is now living in Chennai.
❌ Error: "since 1970 to 1985"
Reason:
- Since is used with a starting point and usually with the Present Perfect Tense.
- Example: He has lived here since 1970.
- When both starting and ending years are given, use from ... to ....
✅ Correct sentence:
Madhu lived in Mumbai from 1970 to 1985, but is now living in Chennai.
Therefore, the error is in part (b).
✅ Correct Option: (B) B
Exam Tip
- Since + starting point → since 2010
- From + starting point + to + ending point → from 1970 to 1985
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
✅ Answer: (B)
Sentence:
Madhu lived in Mumbai since 1970 to 1985, but is now living in Chennai.
❌ Error: "since 1970 to 1985"
Reason:
- Since is used with a starting point and usually with the Present Perfect Tense.
- Example: He has lived here since 1970.
- When both starting and ending years are given, use from ... to ....
✅ Correct sentence:
Madhu lived in Mumbai from 1970 to 1985, but is now living in Chennai.
Therefore, the error is in part (b).
✅ Correct Option: (B) B
Exam Tip
- Since + starting point → since 2010
- From + starting point + to + ending point → from 1970 to 1985