In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The children were warning not to try to climb the cliffs as they were very steep.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2. i.e. were warning.
- The correct phrase should be "were warned" instead of "were warning."
- This is because the sentence is in the past tense and should be structured in the passive voice.
- "Were warned" indicates that the children received a warning.
- The original phrase "were warning" is in the active voice, which doesn't fit the intended meaning of the sentence.
Thus, the most appropriate option would be were warning.