Direction: Identify the error if any in (A), (B), (C) part of the sentence. If there is no error, your answer is (D).

He could succeed (A)/in catching the ball (B) before it reaches the boundary line (C)./ No error (D)

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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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Option 1 : A

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The correct answer is Option 1)

Key Points

  • In the first part of the given sentence, the past form of the verb 'could' is incorrect.
  • In the given sentence, the correct form should be 'was able to' to indicate a specific instance of success in the past.
  • Therefore, the correct form 'was able to' should be used in place of the incorrect form 'could'.

Hence, the correct statement: He was able to succeed in catching the ball before it reaches the boundary line.
Additional Information

  • The usage of 'could' indicates general ability in the past, while 'was able to' indicates a specific instance of success.
  • For example, She could swim when she was five years old (general ability), but She was able to swim across the lake yesterday (specific instance of success).
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