Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The boy had run away / because he couldn’t stand / his father beat him / for one more day.
Option 1: his father beat him
Option 2: because he couldn't stand
Option 3: The boy had run away
Option 4: for one more day.
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Correct Answer: his father beat him
Solution : The error lies in the first option.
Explanation: The error lies in the segment, marked by the first option. However, "his father beat him" should be replaced with "his father beating him", as it indicates an ongoing action that the boy could not tolerate. Therefore, the correct sentence is: The boy had run away because he couldn’t stand his father beating him for one more day.
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