The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
We have (A)/ not met (B)/ some of our friends(C) / since six months. (D)
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. since six months.
- The error lies in part A of the given sentence.
- 'Since' in the given part of the sentence is erroneously used. Instead of 'since', we should use 'for'.
- Always remember:
- For is used in a sentence to describe the past, present, and future.
- Since is used to point in time in the past.
- As far as the sentence is considered, six months is a period of time. Thus, 'for' will be used.
The correct sentence is:
We have not met some of our friends for six months.