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    In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error. Please refrain to going out without a face mask.
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    In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.
    Please refrain to going out without a face mask.

    A.

    without a

    B.

    going out

    C.

    Please refrain to

    D.

    face mask

    Correct option is C

    Option (c) contains an error.
    Explanation: The verb "refrain" is always followed by the preposition "from" and a gerund (verb+ing). The structure "refrain to going" is incorrect. The correct usage is "refrain from going."
    Correct sentence: Please refrain from going out without a face mask.
    Grammatical rule used: Some verbs, such as "refrain", require specific prepositions followed by gerunds.
    Example: She refrained from commenting during the meeting.
    Information Booster:
    "Refrain" never takes the infinitive "to + verb"; it always uses "from + verb-ing". This is a fixed prepositional verb pattern.

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