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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. She was happy to find out that
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
She was happy to find out that the child could lay there all day without being disturbed by anyone.

A.

that the child could lay there

B.

by anyone

C.

all day without being disturbed

D.

She was happy to find out

Correct option is A


Option (a) contains an error. The correct verb should be "lie" instead of "lay." In this context, "lie" is used to describe the action of the child remaining in a reclining position, whereas "lay" requires an object as it means to place something down.
· Grammatical rule used: "Lie" (to recline) is an intransitive verb that does not require a direct object, and its present tense is "lie," past tense is "lay," and past participle is "lain." "Lay" (to put down) is a transitive verb requiring a direct object, with the present tense "lay," past tense "laid," and past participle "laid."
· Example: The book lies on the table. (correct use of "lie") vs. She lays the book on the table. (correct use of "lay")

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