The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Urgent activities are those things / that you must do immediately, / as they require quick action / and cannot be put on.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. and cannot be put on.
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The grammatical reason for the error lies in the idiomatic expression "put on" which typically means to wear something or to start a performance, while "put off" means to postpone or delay something.
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In the context of the sentence, "urgent activities" cannot be delayed; therefore, the correct verb should be "put off" to convey the intended meaning accurately.