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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Several minutes passed / before s
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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
    Several minutes passed / before she returned / carry milk / for the dog.

    A.

    Several minutes passed

    B.

    for the dog

    C.

    before she returned

    D.

    carry milk

    Correct option is D

    Option (d) contains an error.
    Explanation:
    · The phrase "carry milk" is incorrect. It should be "carrying milk".
    · The sentence talks about an action she was doing while returning, so the present participle form is needed.
    · Correct sentence: Several minutes passed before she returned carrying milk for the dog.
    Grammatical rule used:
    · When describing an action accompanying another action or happening simultaneously, use the present participle (-ing form).
    Example:
    · He came running to me.
    · She walked into the room singing.
    �� Info Booster: Verbs like "return, come, go" are often followed by -ing verbs to show simultaneous actions.

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