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Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The earthy / fragrance of soil / after a first rain / is always refreshing.

Option 1: is always refreshing

Option 2: fragrance of soil

Option 3: The earthy

Option 4: after a first rain


Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: after a first rain


Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.

The sentence contains the wrong use of the article a, as it should be replaced with the to make the sentence grammatically accurate. The definite article the is used to refer to the specific first rain.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The earthy fragrance of soil after the first rain is always refreshing."

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