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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Sky appears blue / as it absorbs /
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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
    Sky appears blue / as it absorbs / all colours and / reflects only blue.

    A.

    reflects only blue

    B.

    all colours and

    C.

    Sky appears blue

    D.

    as it absorbs

    Correct option is C

    The segment "Sky appears blue" contains an error.

    Explanation:

    • The noun "Sky" should be preceded by the definite article "The" because we are referring to a specific entity that is known universally.
    • In English, "The" is used before unique things in nature (e.g., The Sun, The Moon, The Earth, The Ocean).
    • Therefore, the correct sentence should be:
    • "The sky appears blue as it absorbs all colours and reflects only blue."

    Grammatical Rule Used:

    Definite Article Rule:

    • "The" is used before unique things in nature (e.g., The Sun, The Sky, The Earth).

    Example Sentence:

    Incorrect: Sun rises in east.

    Correct: The sun rises in the east.

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