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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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