The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

We thought / there was a good idea / to wear snow boots / before we stepped out.

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SSC CGL 2021 Tier-I (Held On : 13 April 2022 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is '1' i.e. there was a good idea .

Key Points

The phrase "there was a good idea" is grammatically incorrect because it misuses "there was." The correct phrase should be "it was a good idea" as the sentence refers to a specific idea (to wear snow boots).
"There was" is typically used to indicate the existence of something, not to describe or evaluate it.

Correct sentence: We thought it was a good idea to wear snow boots before we stepped out.

Additional Information

The error lies in the use of "there was" instead of "it was." This is a common mistake when describing an idea or opinion.
When expressing opinions or evaluations, "it was" is more appropriate than "there was."