The following sentence has been split into four segments Identify the segment that contains a gramma...........

English Language (CGL) Error correction

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

There have been / three breaks-in / in our society / this month.

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SSC CGL 18th April 2022 Shift-2

three breaks-in

this month

in our society

There have been

- Option 1: three breaks-in

- This segment has a grammatical error. "Breaks-in" is incorrect. The correct term is "break-ins," which is the plural form of "break-in."

- Option 2: this month

- This segment is grammatically correct. It specifies the time frame in which the events occurred.

- Option 3: in our society

- This segment is grammatically correct. It indicates the location where the events took place.

- Option 4: There have been

- This segment is grammatically correct. It is part of a present perfect tense structure, indicating that something has happened.

Correct Answer: Option 1 - three breaks-in

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