Select the grammatically correct sentence from the given options.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The responsibility was given to each student to keep quiet during the seminar.
Error concept: Incorrect verb form and adjective usage.
What is wrong:
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Options 2, 3, and 4 use “quieter”, which is a comparative form and inappropriate here.
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Option 4 also has “was give”, which is grammatically incorrect; it should be “was given.”
Grammatical concept:
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Use “quiet” (positive degree) after “to keep” to indicate maintaining silence.
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Past tense passive construction: was given is correct.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Using “quieter” implies a comparison, which is not intended.
How to correct: Use “quiet” and correct verb form “was given.”
Correct phrase/ correction: was given … to keep quiet
Final sentence: The responsibility was given to each student to keep quiet during the seminar.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.