Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The thin wire that giving off light is called the filament.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. that giving off.
- The error is in the present participle form of the verb "giving" which is incorrect in this context.
- The verb should be in the simple present form, which is "gives."
- Therefore, the correct sentence should use the simple present form of the verb "give" instead of the present participle form "giving."
The correct sentence is:
The thin wire that give off light is called the filament.