Find the incorrect part of the sentence:
The judge ordered the prisoner to hung till death.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The error lies in the usage of the verb "hang." There are two different past and past participle forms for this verb depending on its meaning:
Hang / Hung / Hung: Used when referring to suspending an object (e.g., "He hung a picture on the wall").
Hang / Hanged / Hanged: Used specifically when referring to execution or killing someone by suspension by the neck.
Corrections:
There are two main issues with the phrase "to hung till death":
Grammar: After the infinitive particle "to," the base form of the verb should be used. "Hung" is the past tense form.
Context: Since the sentence refers to a legal execution ordered by a judge, the correct verb form is "hanged."
Corrected Sentence:
"The judge ordered the prisoner to be hanged till death."