Determine the part of the sentence containing an error. The error, if any,…
2023
Determine the part of the sentence containing an error. The error, if any, will be in only one part of the sentence. If there is no error anywhere in the sentence, mark Option 4 - No Error as your choice.
I succeeded persuading her (A) / to come with me (B) / only after hours of argument. (C) / No error (D)
- A.
(A)
- B.
(B)
- C.
(C)
- D.
No error
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Correct answer: A
Answer: The error is in the first part of the sentence: "I succeeded persuading her."
Key point:
Use the pattern "succeed in + verb-ing" when saying that someone accomplished something. Therefore, "succeeded in persuading her" is correct.
The verb "persuade" correctly takes the structure "persuade someone to do something," so "persuading her to come with me" is correct.
The time phrase "only after hours of argument" is grammatical and appropriately placed.
Corrected sentence: I succeeded in persuading her to come with me only after hours of argument.
Additional note: "succeed at" is used in contexts like succeeding at a task or activity, while "succeed in" is used with completing or accomplishing something expressed by a verb in -ing form.