The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The Principal requested / the teacher’s / to monitor / and take care of the small children.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. the teacher’s
- In the given sentence the error lies in part 2
- We use an apostrophe + “s” to show that one person/thing or is a member of something.
- We use an apostrophe after the “s” (‘s) at the end of a plural noun to show possession.
- If a plural noun doesn’t end in “s”, add an apostrophe + “s” to create the possessive form.
- We use ‘s’ to pluralize the regular nouns.
- In the given sentence there are many teachers who have to take care of the children.
- Therefore, “the teacher’s” should be replaced with “the teachers”.
Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.