Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
An eucalyptus tree in my backyard acts as a landmark for many to reach my house.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. An eucalyptus tree.
Error concept: Incorrect article usage.
What is wrong: The article “An” is incorrect before “eucalyptus”.
Grammatical concept:
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Use “A” before words that begin with a consonant sound.
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Although “eucalyptus” starts with a vowel letter “e,” it is pronounced with a consonant sound /juː/, so “a” is correct.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Using “An” creates a pronunciation mismatch.
How to correct: Replace “An” with “A.”
Correct phrase/ correction: A eucalyptus tree
Final sentence: A eucalyptus tree in my backyard acts as a landmark for many to reach my house.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.