The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error.
We were on the way/ to the party;/ suddenly, there/ will a heavy downpour.

Correct option is C

Option (c) contains an error.
The segment ‘will a heavy downpour’ contains a grammatical error.
Explanation:
1. The sentence starts in the past tense with "We were on the way," so the rest of the sentence must maintain consistency in tense.
2. The phrase ‘will a heavy downpour’ is incorrect because:
· It uses ‘will,’ which is future tense, while the rest of the sentence is in the past tense.
· The correct form should be ‘there was a heavy downpour,’ which aligns with the past tense context.
Correct sentence:
We were on the way to the party; suddenly, there was a heavy downpour.
Grammatical Rule Involved:
· Tense consistency: Ensure all verbs in a sentence remain consistent in tense unless there is a specific reason to change it (e.g., a shift in time reference).
Example:
· Incorrect: She was eating lunch when he will arrive.
· Correct: She was eating lunch when he arrived.