The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error.
As a rule, single sentences should not be write or printed as paragraphs.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. As a rule, single sentences should not be written or printed as paragraphs.
- The grammatical error in the original sentence is the incorrect verb form "write." The correct form of the verb should be "written."
- The verb "written" is used in its correct past participle form, which is necessary to maintain proper verb tense agreement in the sentence.
Thus, the corrected sentence would be:
As a rule, single sentences should not be written or printed as paragraphs.