Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The interns were asked (1)/ to complete the assignment quickly (2)/ and submit it (3)/ with neat handwriting.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. (4).
Grammatical Concept/Meaning:
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Prepositional Phrase: The preposition "in" is the standard choice when referring to the medium or style of writing.
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Correct: "Submit it in neat handwriting."
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Adverbial Requirement: Alternatively, one can describe the action of writing using an adverb.
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Correct: "Submit it written neatly."
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The "With" Error: Using "with" suggests that "neat handwriting" is an external tool or accompaniment rather than the mode of the writing itself. In competitive English, we write in a language, in ink, or in a specific hand.
Correction/Reasoning:
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Original (Incorrect): "...submit it with neat handwriting."
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Improved (Correct): "...submit it in neat handwriting."
Final Sentence: The interns were asked to complete the assignment quickly and submit it in neat handwriting.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.