Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
They had put over (1)/ the entire campaign (2)/ due to unforeseen legal (3)/ complications in branding. (4)
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
1
Explanation
The sentence contains an error in part (1) due to the incorrect use of the phrasal verb. The phrase "put over" means to communicate something clearly or to execute a trick. In this context, because of "unforeseen legal complications," the intended meaning is to postpone or delay the campaign. The correct phrasal verb for postponing something is "put off".
Corrected Sentence: They had put off the entire campaign due to unforeseen legal complications in branding.
Key Points
Error Type: Phrasal Verb Error.
Incorrect Phrase: "Put over" (to communicate or execute successfully).
Correction: Change to "Put off" (to postpone or delay).