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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. They secret / decided / to leave / the town.
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.
They secret / decided / to leave / the town.

A.

They secret

B.

decided

C.

the town

D.

to leave

Correct option is A

Option (a) contains an error.
· Explanation: The phrase "They secret" is grammatically incorrect.
· The correct phrase should be "They secretly" to indicate the manner of the action "decided."
· Grammatical rule used: Adverbs of manner are used to modify verbs and often end in "-ly."
Example: He secretly planned the surprise party.

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