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    The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. The sun rises / in an east / and
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    The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error.
    The sun rises / in an east / and sets / in the west.

    A.

    in an east

    B.

    and sets

    C.

    in the west.

    D.

    the sun rises

    Correct option is A


    Explanation:
    • “In an east” is incorrect.
    • "East" is a proper noun in this context and should be preceded by "the".
    Correct: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
    Grammar Rule (Articles with Directions):
    • Use “the” with cardinal directions (the east, the west).
    • Example: He looked toward the north.

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