Question
Download Solution PDFThe following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The companies were / giving in the prizes / to attract customers / during the festive season.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the preposition "in" in the phrase "giving in the prizes."
- The correct preposition to use with the verb "give" in this context is "away."
- The correct phrase should be "giving away the prizes," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
- Thus, the error is located in Option 4 of the sentence.
- Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.
- Option 1: "to attract customers," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
- Option 2: "during the festive season," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
- Option 3: "The companies were," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
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