The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Will you / care for / a cup of / hot coffee?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. care for
Error Concept: The phrase “care for” is incorrect in this context because it is generally used to mean “like” or “look after”, not for offering something.
Grammatical Explanation: When making an offer, we should use “Would you like” or “Will you have” instead of “care for.” Example:
Incorrect: Will you care for a cup of hot coffee?
Correct: Will you have a cup of hot coffee? / Would you like a cup of hot coffee?
Correction: Replace “care for” with “have.”
Final Sentence: Will you have a cup of hot coffee?
Conclusion: The grammatical error is in “care for.”