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    Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. In some countries, you are not able to drink
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    Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
    In some countries, you are not able to drink until you are 21.

    A.

    In some countries,

    B.

    able to drink

    C.

    until you are 21.

    D.

    you are not

    Correct option is B

    able to drink contains an error.
    Detailed Explanation:
    The error is in the phrase "able to drink". The correct phrase should be "allowed to drink" because the sentence refers to legal permission, not physical ability.
    · "Able to" implies physical or mental capability.
    · "Allowed to" implies having permission.
    Corrected sentence:
    In some countries, you are not allowed to drink until you are 21.

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