Identify the word in this sentence that contains an error.
He jumped in the pool with his clothes on.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer
in
Explanation
Preposition of Motion Error In English grammar, the preposition "in" indicates a static position or location inside an area. However, when describing movement from the outside of a space to the inside—such as jumping from the pool deck into the water—the correct preposition of motion to use is "into".
Contextual Correction The word "in" must be replaced with "into" to properly reflect the dynamic action of jumping. The corrected sentence should read: "He jumped into the pool with his clothes on."
Key Points
Word in
Meaning The grammatically incorrect static preposition used where a preposition of motion is required.
Grammatical Role Preposition error (fails to properly denote dynamic movement across a boundary into an enclosed space).