The following sentence has been divided into four parts, namely A, B, C and D, which are given in the alternatives. Select the alternative that contains the part of the sentence with an error.
The child requested his mother to gave him a big chocolate because he had been very good all day long and deserved a treat.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: gave him a big chocolate because he
Explanation
• The error lies in the use of the past tense verb gave after the particle to.
• The infinitive structure requires to + V1 (base form of the verb). Therefore, to give must be used instead of to gave.
• Correct Sentence: The child requested his mother to give him a big chocolate because he had been very good all day long and deserved a treat.