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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. In addition with / the existing c
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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
    In addition with / the existing crisis in economy, / the rise of hunger index / is another cause of worry.

    A.

    In addition with

    B.

    the rise of hunger index

    C.

    the existing crisis in economy

    D.

    is another cause of worry

    Correct option is A


    The segment containing an error is "In addition with".
    Correct phrase: "In addition to"
    Explanation:
    · The correct preposition after "In addition" is "to", not "with".
    · "In addition to" is used to add information.
    Grammatical rule used:
    · "In addition to" is the correct idiomatic phrase meaning "besides" or "as well as".
    · "With" is incorrect because it does not fit this phrase.
    Example:
    · Incorrect: In addition with his job, he runs a business.
    · Correct: In addition to his job, he runs a business.
    Meanings of other segments:
    · "the rise of hunger index" (correct).
    · "the existing crisis in economy" (correct).
    · "is another cause of worry." (correct).

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