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

Options

A

The teacher is giving examination.

B

The students are giving their examination.

C

My joy knew no bounds.

D

Are you going by the train?

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Correct Answer :

Option B

The students are giving their examination.

Solution :

The correct option is "The students are giving their examination."


Explanation and Analysis:

In English, teachers give or administer an examination, whereas students take or appear for an examination.


In many Indian languages (such as Hindi: "छात्र परीक्षा दे रहे हैं"), the verb for writing or taking an exam is translated literally as "giving an examination". When speakers directly translate this thought into English word-for-word, it results in the grammatically incorrect sentence: "The students are giving their examination."


Correct English Usage:

Correct: "The students are taking their examination." or "The students are appearing for their examination."
Incorrect (Literal Translation Error): "The students are giving their examination."

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