The following sentence has been divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains an error.
(A) I am hearing / (B) that the heat wave / (C) is going to be / (D) worse this year.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. A.
The error lies in the use of the present continuous tense ("I am hearing") with the stative verb "hear", which is inappropriate in this context.
Stative verbs describe states or conditions and are typically used in the simple present tense when referring to general facts or ongoing states.
Replace "I am hearing" with "I hear" to conform to standard grammar rules.