The sentence is divided into four segments: (A), (B), (C), and (D). Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If the sentence is both grammatically and contextually correct, select “No error” as the correct answer.

She was surprised (A)/ that the package had arrived (B)/ so quick despite (C)/ the delay in shipping. (D)

Correct option is C

Sentence given:
She was surprised (A)/ that the package had arrived (B)/ so quick despite (C)/ the delay in shipping. (D)
Step 1: Spot the error
Look at (C): “so quick despite …”
· Rule: “Quick” is an adjective. But here it modifies the verb “arrived.”
· When modifying a verb, we need an adverb → “quickly.”
· Correct form: “…had arrived so quickly despite …”
Step 2: Grammar rule
Adjective vs. Adverb Rule
· Adjectives describe nouns/pronouns.
· Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
· Example:
· Adjective: She is quick.
· Adverb: She runs quickly.
Step 3: Sentence structure
· Main clause: She was surprised
· Subordinate clause: that the package had arrived so quickly despite the delay in shipping.
Step 4: Corrected sentence
She was surprised that the package had arrived so quickly despite the delay in shipping.
Step 5: Example for clarity
Incorrect: He solved the problem real fast.
Correct: He solved the problem really fast.
Correct Answer: (c) C