Select the segment of the sentence that contains the grammatical error. If…

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Select the segment of the sentence that contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, mark 'No error' as your answer.

The magician then put the five tiny A)/ balls back in his pocket and B)/ the journey was resumed. C)/ No error D)

  1. A.

    A

  2. B.

    B

  3. C.

    C

  4. D.

    D

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Correct answer: B

Solution

Correct answer: The segment containing the words "balls back in his pocket and" is incorrect.

Explanation:

  • Rule: Use 'into' to indicate movement toward the inside of a place; 'in' indicates location.

  • Error identified: The phrase uses 'in' where movement into the pocket is intended ('back in his pocket').

  • Correction: Replace 'in' with 'into' → 'back into his pocket'.

  • Correct full sentence: The magician then put the five tiny balls back into his pocket and the journey was resumed.

  • Note: As a stylistic alternative, you can write the second clause as 'the journey resumed' for a more natural phrasing, but the passive form is not incorrect.

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