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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Usually, Ratheesh hasn’t / take p
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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
    Usually, Ratheesh hasn’t / take part in these types / of events because of / his hectic schedule.

    A.

    his hectic schedule

    B.

    Usually, Ratheesh hasn’t

    C.

    take part in these types

    D.

    of events because of

    Correct option is B

    Option (b) contains an error. Explanation of error:
    · The segment "Usually, Ratheesh hasn’t" is grammatically incorrect because 'hasn't' (has not) should be followed by a past participle (V3 form of the verb) if it were part of a perfect tense ("hasn't taken part").
    · However, the sentence structure is intended to describe a general habit or regular action, and for habits, simple present tense should be used, not present perfect tense.
    · Therefore, "hasn't" should be replaced with "doesn't" to match the simple present tense, and the verb form "take" will remain correct.
    Correct sentence: "Usually, Ratheesh doesn’t take part in these types of events because of his hectic schedule."
    Grammatical Rule Used:
    · Present Simple Tense is used to express habitual actions, general truths, and facts.
    · In negative sentences in the simple present tense: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb.
    Example:
    · Incorrect: She hasn’t go to the gym regularly.
    · Correct: She doesn’t go to the gym regularly.
    �� Information Booster:
    · Hasn't (has not) + past participle is used for present perfect tense (for completed actions with relevance to present).
    · Doesn't (does not) + base verb is used for simple present tense (for general routines or facts).

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