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    Question

    Given below is a sentence with an error. The error is

    in one part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given the options containing the parts of the sentences. Choose the option which contains the error. As the sun slowly descended below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of pink and gold, a sense of calm washed over the beach, soothing the minds of those who had gather to witness the breathtaking scene.
    A As the sun slowly descended below the horizon, Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B painting the sky with hues of pink and gold, a sense of calm washed over Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C the beach, soothing the minds of those who had gather Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D to witness the breathtaking scene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ‘Had gather’ is incorrect as the structure is past perfect. In Past Perfect, with ‘had’ we always use ‘third form’ of the verb. Hence ‘gather’ should be ‘gathered’.

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