Parts of the sentence have been highlighted. Select the option that rectifies the error.
"Those players who chose not to play in the league were banned from playing in an World Cup."

Correct option is D

Option (d) "the World Cup" corrects the error in the sentence.
Error Explanation: The error in the original sentence is in the phrase "an World Cup."
The issue is with the use of the indefinite article "an" before a word that begins with a consonant sound.
"World" starts with a 'w' sound, which requires the use of "a" instead of "an." However, since "World Cup" is a specific event, it is more appropriate to use the definite article "the."
Grammatical Rule Used:
· The indefinite article "an" is used before nouns that begin with a vowel sound.
· The definite article "the" is used when referring to specific or previously mentioned items, including unique events or entities like the World Cup.
Example:
· Incorrect: "They played in an World Cup."
· Correct: "They played in the World Cup."
Option (d) changes "an World Cup" to "the World Cup," addressing the article error and correctly specifying the well-known international football event, thereby making the sentence grammatically correct: "Those players who chose not to play in the league were banned from playing in the World Cup." This corrects the use of the article and properly identifies the specific event, making it clear and precise.