The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
(1) We knocked across (2) early on Saturday (3) to enjoy (4) the beautiful weather.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. We knocked across.
Error concept: Incorrect phrasal verb usage.
What is wrong: The phrase “knocked across” is incorrect in this context. The correct phrasal verb should be “set out” or “went out” to indicate starting a journey or activity.
Grammatical concept:
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“Knock across” has no valid meaning in standard English for movement or travel.
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Phrasal verbs like “set out,” “go out,” or “head out” are used when talking about leaving a place to do something.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: “Knocked across” does not make sense when referring to going somewhere to enjoy the weather.
How to correct: Replace “knocked across” with “went out.”
Correct phrase/ correction: went out
Final sentence: We went out early on Saturday to enjoy the beautiful weather.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.