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    Question

    In the question below, a sentence is given, divided into five parts (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E). One of the parts is grammatically incorrect or has an error in it. You are required to identify the parts that are grammatically correct and choose the option accordingly.

    The problem lies in (A)/ his having swam (B)/ over a

    metre at a stretch because (C)/ he ran out of breath (D)/ and his legs cramped from exertion. (E)
    A ACDE Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B BCDE Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ABCE Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ABCD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As the error lies in part B. Replace SWAM with SWUM. We need the past participle of SWIM, as indicated by the word HAVING. SWAM is the simple past tense, while SWUM is the past participle.

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