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    Question

    Read each sentence to find out whether there is any part with grammatical error in it. 

    For a man in (A)/eminent danger of (B)/losing his job, he (C)/appeared quite unruffled (D).

    A For a man in Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B eminent danger of Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C losing his job, he Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D appeared quite unruffled Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘eminent’ is incorrect here. It means ‘famous, respected, or important’. The correct word is ‘imminent’. It means ‘coming or likely to happen very soon’. For a man in imminent danger of losing his job, he appeared quite unruffled.

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