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    This question consists of a sentence which is divided into four parts. Only one part of the sentence is not acceptable in standard written English. Id
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    This question consists of a sentence which is divided into four parts. Only one part of the sentence is not acceptable in standard written English. Identify that part which contains an error.

    A.

    But for your help

    B.

    it would not have been possible

    C.

    to finish this work

    D.

    during time.

    Correct option is D

    The error lies in part (d): "during time."
    Explanation:
    The preposition "during" is incorrect in this context. Instead, the phrase should be "on time" to indicate timely completion of the work.
    Grammatical Rule Used:
    · Prepositions of Time:
    · "During" is used to indicate a specific time period (e.g., during the meeting, during the summer).
    · "On time" means at the correct or agreed time.
    Grammatical Rule in Hindi:
    "During" का उपयोग किसी अवधि के दौरान घटित होने वाले क्रिया के लिए होता है। जबकि, "on time" समय पर कुछ पूरा होने के लिए प्रयोग होता है।
    Correct Sentence:
    But for your help, it would not have been possible to finish this work on time.
    Why the other options are correct:
    · (a) But for your help: Correct. The phrase "but for" means "except for" and is used correctly here.
    · (b) It would not have been possible: Correct. This structure is appropriate to express a hypothetical past situation.
    · (c) To finish this work: Correct. This infinitive phrase is grammatically correct.
    Example:
    Incorrect: The train arrived during time.
    Correct: The train arrived on time.

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