Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no
error, then select the option "No error".
Today, in fit of frenzied rage and / jealousy, you would have/ killed me, your brother.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Today, in fit of frenzied rage and.
Error Concept: Missing article “a” before a singular, countable noun.
What is wrong: The phrase “in fit of frenzied rage” is grammatically incorrect because the noun “fit” is countable and singular, so it requires an article.
Grammatical Concept: Singular, countable nouns in English must be preceded by an article (a/an/the) when used in the singular form.
How to correct: Add the article “a” before “fit”.
Correct phrase/ correction: in a fit of frenzied rage and jealousy
Final sentence: Today, in a fit of frenzied rage and jealousy, you would have killed me, your brother.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.