Q. Find the error in sentence:
He is very careful with his money and spares at least a quarter of his pay every month.
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Correct Answer: (B)
spares
Explanation:
The verb spare means "to refrain from using" or "to save someone from something."
To mean save money, the correct verb is saves.
β Incorrect: He ... spares at least a quarter of his pay every month.
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Correct: He ... saves at least a quarter of his pay every month.
Explanation by: Ritu Singhal
The verb spare means "to refrain from using" or "to save someone from something."
To mean save money, the correct verb is saves.
β Incorrect: He ... spares at least a quarter of his pay every month.
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Correct: He ... saves at least a quarter of his pay every month.