Question

    The following sentence has been split into four

    segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. They will be ready leaving for the airport in an hour.
    A They will be Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B for the airport Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C in an hour Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ready leaving Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase "ready leaving" is awkward and ungrammatical. It should be "ready to leave." Corrected Sentence: They will be ready to leave for the airport in an hour.

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