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    In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Cyclone Amphan roared into West Bengal on Wednesday leave behind
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    In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
    Cyclone Amphan roared into West Bengal on Wednesday leave behind a trail of devastation across a large area of the State.

    A.

    leave behind

    B.

    a trail of devastation

    C.

    roared into West Bengal

    D.

    across a large area

    Correct option is A

    Option (a) contains an error.
    Explanation: The verb form “leave” is incorrect; it should be “leaving” to maintain parallel tense with the past tense “roared”.
    Correct sentence: Cyclone Amphan roared into West Bengal on Wednesday leaving behind a trail of devastation.
    Grammatical rule used:
    • When using two actions that happen together, the second verb is in present participle (-ing) form if it continues the first.
    Example: He walked out smiling.
    Information Booster: Avoid infinitive after past tense verb unless indicating purpose.

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