The following sentence is divided into four parts and are given in the alternatives A, B, C, and D. Select that alternative which contains that part of the sentence which has an error. Selecting the part with the error is the answer.
However, on the evening, he returned with one foot limping because his heel was wounded.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The error is in part (A) of the sentence; ‘on the evening’ should be replaced with ‘in the evening’.
The phrase "in the evening" is the standard, more natural English usage for referring to that part of the day, making it the better choice.
In the evening: Used generally to indicate a time of day ("I walk in the evening").
On the evening: Used only when specifying a particular date or event ("On the evening of the 25th").
Correct sentence:
However, in the evening, he returned with one foot limping because his heel was wounded.