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Question : In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.

The assistant superintendent stepped down from his duties, declaring that the jail was not take care of the inmates.

Option 1: stepped down from

Option 2: declaring that

Option 3: of the inmates

Option 4: was not take care


Team Careers360 7th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: was not take care


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

The error lies in the verb phrase "was not take care". The correct form should be "was not taking care". The verb "take" should be in its gerund form "taking" to convey the ongoing or continuous action of caring for the inmates. This construction follows the rule of the present continuous tense.

So, the correct sentence would be: "The assistant superintendent stepped down from his duties, declaring that the jail was not taking care of the inmates."

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