The following sentence contains an error. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error.
His aunt who lives at America brought a lot of gifts for him and his sister.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. in America brought a.
Error concept: The error is in the use of the preposition 'at' with the name of a country.
What is wrong:
The sentence says 'lives at America', but the preposition 'at' is incorrect when referring to countries.
Grammatical concept:
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We use 'in' for countries, cities, and larger places.
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We use 'at' for specific points/locations (e.g., at the bus stop, at the station).
Incorrectness of the concept in context:
Since America is a country, the correct preposition should be in, not at.
How to correct:
Replace 'at America' with 'in America'.
Correct phrase/ correction:
His aunt who lives in America brought a lot of gifts for him and his sister.
Final sentence:
His aunt who lives in America brought a lot of gifts for him and his sister.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.