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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. (A) The friends excited planned t
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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
    (A) The friends excited planned their upcoming vacation, / (B) researching destinations / (C) and creating an itinerary filled with / (D) thrilling activities and adventures.

    A.

    C

    B.

    A

    C.

    B

    D.

    D

    Correct option is B

    Option (b) contains an error.
    Explanation: The adjective "excited" should be an adverb to modify the verb “planned”. Correct usage: “The friends excitedly planned...”
    Grammatical rule used: When modifying a verb, use an adverb, not an adjective.
    Example: She quickly finished the work. ✅
    Incorrect: She quick finished the work. ❌
    �� Information Booster: Adverbs describe how something is done and usually end in -ly when derived from adjectives.

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