Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
They will be ready leaving for the airport in an hour.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ready leaving.
The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
The use of the gerund form of the verb 'leaving' after the adjective 'ready' is incorrect.
The "to-infinitive" form of the verb should follow the adjective 'ready'.
The correct sentence is:
They will be ready to leave for the airport in an hour.