The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an adverbial usage error.
Mr. Arun / will pay dear / for his / financial mistake.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. will pay dear.
The incorrect segment is "will pay dear". The word "dear" is used incorrectly as an adverb to describe the action "pay" in this context. While "dear" can function as an adjective (e.g., a dear friend), its correct adverbial form is "dearly."
The phrase "pay dearly" means that one has to suffer a lot as a result of something one has done.
Here, it suggests that Mr. Arun will suffer significantly or pay a high price for his financial mistake.
Thus, the correct sentence is- Mr. Arun will pay dearly for his financial mistake.