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The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment in which the article has been used INCORRECTLY. In the recent past
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The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment in which the article has been used INCORRECTLY.
In the recent past, the IT industry has emerged / as a major contributor to an industry revenue / as well as employment / opportunity provider in the country.

A.

opportunity provider in the country.

B.

In the recent past, the IT industry has emerged

C.

as a major contributor to an industry revenue

D.

as well as employment

Correct option is C

Option (c) contains an error in the use of the article.
Explanation:
· "An" is used before singular, countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound.
· "Revenue" is uncountable and should not be preceded by "an."
· The correct phrase should be:
· "as a major contributor to industry revenue" (without "an").
Grammatical Rule Used:
· "An" is incorrect before uncountable nouns like revenue, information, and furniture.
· Correct Usage: "Industry revenue" (✅)
· Incorrect Usage: "An industry revenue" (❌)
Thus, option (c) contains the error.

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