Identify the error in the following sentence.
The swimmer jumped on the pool with the whistle.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. on.
The sentence is:
'The swimmer jumped on the pool with the whistle.'
The error lies in the preposition 'on.'
You jump into a pool, not on it.
'Jumped on the pool' suggests landing on top of the pool, which is not logically or physically correct.
Let’s quickly examine the other options:
Whistle – correct; refers to the sound or device used to give a signal.
With – acceptable in casual use, though “at the whistle” would be better; it’s not the main error here.
Jumped – grammatically correct verb in past tense.
On – incorrect preposition; should be 'into' to describe entering the pool.