Question
Download Solution PDFDirection: 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)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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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