The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains the grammatical error.
The project is / tough and I / can't be able to / complete it by Monday.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer in option 4 i.e. can't be able to.
- Since, the sentence is referring to a future event the correct modal verb that will be used is "will not or won't".
- “Can't” means you are not able or unable to do something. It is not used with "be able to".
- “Won't” means you choose not to or refuse to do something you are asked or required to do.
- In the first case, you are unable, while in the other, you are unwilling.
- "Can't" should be replaced with "won't" to make the sentence contextually correct.
Correct Sentence: The project is tough and I won't be able to complete it by Monday.