Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. I can’t hardly B. believe that C. he managed to D. finish the marathon.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
- The phrase 'can't hardly' is a double negative. 'Hardly' is an adverb that also means 'scarcely' or 'barely,' which implies a negative condition. Using two negatives in the same clause is grammatically incorrect.
- The sentence should use either 'I can't believe' or 'I can hardly believe'.