Question
Easy

Which one of the following sentences is a result of error arising out of translation from our language to another?

1
The teacher is giving examination.
2
The students are giving their examination.
3
My joy knew no bounds.
4
Are you going by the train?
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P1
Chapter: Pedagogy of English
Topic: Approaches & Evaluation in English Teaching
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation

Option 2, "The students are giving their examination," is identified as a result of an error arising from translation. This is because, in many languages, particularly in South Asian languages like Hindi, the phrase "giving an examination" is commonly used to mean "taking an examination." However, in English, the correct expression is "taking an examination" or "sitting for an examination." The use of "giving" instead of "taking" is a direct…Read More

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