Identify the error in the usage of the future tense in the given sentence and choose the correct sentence from the following options.
Parvati finish the painting in one hour.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Parvati will finish the painting in one hour.
Error concept: Incorrect or missing future tense auxiliary verb.
What is wrong: The original sentence “Parvati finish the painting in one hour” lacks the auxiliary verb “will,” which is necessary to form the simple future tense.
Grammatical concept:
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The simple future tense is formed using “will + base form of the verb.”
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Here, the verb “finish” must be preceded by “will” to indicate a future action.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Without “will,” the sentence is incomplete and does not indicate a future action.
How to correct: Add “will” before “finish.”
Correct phrase/ correction: will finish
Final sentence: Parvati will finish the painting in one hour.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.