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    The sentence below has four parts (A, B, C and D). One part has a grammatical error. Identify the part. Snow rafting is potentially (A)/ so dangero
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    The sentence below has four parts (A, B, C and D). One part has a grammatical error. Identify the part.
    Snow rafting is potentially (A)/ so dangerous that (B)/ any American resort will not (C)/ touch it with a bargepole. (D)

    A.

    so dangerous that

    B.

    Snow rafting is potentially

    C.

    any American resort will not

    D.

    touch it with a bargepole.

    Correct option is C

    Option (c) contains an error.
    Explanation: The phrase “will not touch it with a bargepole” is correct by itself, but using “any” with a negative verb like “will not” is grammatically awkward.
    Instead, it should be:
    “no American resort will touch it with a bargepole.”
    Correct sentence:
    Snow rafting is potentially so dangerous that no American resort will touch it with a bargepole.
    Grammatical rule used:
    When expressing negative meaning, avoid combining “any” with a negative auxiliary like "won’t". Instead, use “no” with affirmative verb.
    Example:
    · Incorrect: I won’t allow any person to enter.
    · Correct: I will allow no person to enter.

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