In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
When Albert stayed at the African jungle (A) / he chose to put up with many inconveniences such as (B) / wild animals and poisonous insects. (C)/ No Error (D)
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option A i.e. When Albert stayed at African Jungle.
The error lies in part A of the statement because of the wrong use of the Preposition.
Concept-
- We need to replace "in" with "at" for making the statement grammatically correct.
- As the African Jungle will act as an area and surrounded by the trees we need to use "in".
- In- expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else.
- At- expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position.
- According to the use of the IN and AT, in the given statement "In" will be correct.
The correct sentence will be-
When Albert stayed at the African jungle he chose to put up with many inconveniences such as wild animals and poisonous insects.