Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The team leader called up (1)/ each employee separately (2)/ but failed to bring on (3)/ their actual grievances. (4)
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer
(3)
Explanation
The error lies in part (3) due to the incorrect use of the phrasal verb "bring on". The phrasal verb "bring on" means to cause something unpleasant to happen (e.g., stress can bring on a headache).
In this context, the sentence means the leader failed to expose, elicit, or make the employees reveal their grievances. The correct phrasal verb should be "bring out" (to reveal/draw out) or "bring to light".
Incorrect: "...but failed to bring on..."
Correct: "...but failed to bring out..."
Key Points
Error Part: (3)
Correction: Replace "bring on" with "bring out".
Other Phrasal Verbs: In part (1), "called up" is correct, as it means to reach out to or contact someone (often by phone).