Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
a. I hate it b. when I break c. in hives d. No error
when I break
Grammar Error Identification: Phrasal Verbs
This exercise focuses on identifying grammatical errors within sentences. We need to examine the underlined parts of the sentence "I hate it when I break in hives" to find the incorrect segment.
The sentence is divided into three potential error points, labelled (a), (b), and (c), with (d) representing "No error".
Sentence Analysis
Let's break down the sentence and analyze each part:
- Part (a): \(I hate it\) - This introductory clause is grammatically correct. It expresses a feeling or dislike.
- Part (b): \(when I break\) - This is the clause where the potential error lies. It connects the feeling ("I hate it") to the condition causing it.
- Part (c): \(in hives\) - This phrase describes the result or condition. It seems contextually plausible but depends on the correct verb usage.
Error Explanation: Phrasal Verb Usage
The primary error in the sentence involves the incorrect use of the phrasal verb "break". Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs and particles (prepositions or adverbs) that create idiomatic meanings.
In English, when referring to the sudden appearance of a rash, allergy, or skin condition like hives, the correct phrasal verb is "break out".
The phrase "break in" has different meanings, such as:
- Interrupting someone or something.
- Training or familiarizing oneself with something new (e.g., "break in a new car").
- Entering a place unlawfully (burglary).
None of these meanings fit the context of developing hives.
The correct idiomatic expression is "to break out in hives".
Therefore, the segment \(when I break in hives\) contains an error because "break in" is used instead of "break out". Part (b) isolates the verb phrase containing the error.
| Incorrect Usage | Correct Usage | Contextual Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| break in | break out | Developing a skin condition like hives. |
Conclusion
The error is located in the phrase \(when I break\) because the preposition following "break" is incorrect for the context. The correct sentence structure would involve "break out". Hence, part (b) is identified as containing the error.
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