Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
When we cook garlic, the sulphide molecules raise into the air and fill the room with their pleasing aroma.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. molecules raise into the air.
Error concept: The error lies in the incorrect use of the verb "raise" instead of "rise".
What is wrong:
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Raise is a transitive verb, which means it requires an object (something that is being raised).
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Rise is an intransitive verb, which means it does not take an object and means to go up or ascend by itself.
Grammatical concept In the sentence, the sulphide molecules themselves go up into the air, so the intransitive verb "rise" should be used instead of "raise".
How to correct: Replace "raise" with "rise".
Correct phrase: the sulphide molecules rise into the air
Final sentence: When we cook garlic, the sulphide molecules rise into the air and fill the room with their pleasing aroma.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.