Q1. [1]
Identify the error and supply the correction for the following advertisement of an antivirus software.
"A properly installed and maintained antivirus program may wipe out any malware attack, be it a bot, a virus, a Trojan or even ransomware."
Use the given format for your response.
Error | Correction
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2024 2/4/1 Q3 (xii)
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Model Answer
Error | Correction
"may" | "will" (or "can")
(A factual claim in an advertisement should use definitive language; "may" implies uncertainty, whereas "will/can" conveys certainty of protection.)
Explanation
The error is the modal verb "may", which expresses possibility/doubt — unsuitable for an advertisement making a confident claim. The correction is "will" or "can", which conveys certainty. Examiners expect you to identify the specific word and provide the replacement in the given table format.
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