Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Ramgopal is having a very big house in Mumbai.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. has.
Error concept: Wrong tense/verb usage.
What is wrong: The phrase “is having a very big house” is incorrect because “have” (to own/possess) is a stative verb and is not used in the continuous tense.
Grammatical concept:
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For possession, the correct form is “has” in simple present tense.
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Continuous form (is having) is used for temporary actions, not permanent possession.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Saying “is having a house” implies a temporary action, which is illogical.
How to correct: Replace “is having” with “has.”
Correct phrase/ correction: has a very big house
Final sentence: Ramgopal has a very big house in Mumbai.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.