Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Before take this medicine you should consult a doctor.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e Before take.
The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
Given sentence: Before take this medicine you should consult a doctor.
Some verbs/adjectives/phrases like with a view to, in addition to, before, given/taken to, prone to, owing to, etc are followed by the V1+ing form.
So, take should be replaced by taking.
Correct statement: Before taking this medicine you should consult a doctor.