The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
After / a long and fun-filled day, / the children / slept themselves peacefully.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. slept themselves peacefully.
- The error lies in the wrong usage of the reflexive pronoun.
- 'Themselves' is a reflexive pronoun. A reflexive pronoun is used with these words like absented, pride, acquitted, etc.
- Example: I pride myself on being his son.
- The verb 'slept' doesn't take a reflexive pronoun. Hence, the use of 'reflexive pronoun' is incorrect after 'slept'.
Correct sentence is: After a long and fun-filled day, the children slept peacefully.