Identify the preposition that needs to be omitted to correct the sentence.
They live near to the park.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. to.
Error concept: Incorrect preposition usage.
What is wrong: The phrase “near to” is incorrect in standard English. The word “near” itself is a preposition and does not require “to.”
Grammatical concept:
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“Near” is a preposition meaning close to.
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Adding “to” makes it redundant and grammatically wrong.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Saying “near to the park” is incorrect. The correct form is “near the park.”
How to correct: Omit “to.”
Correct phrase/ correction: near the park
Final sentence: They live near the park.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.