Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.

During the seventeenth century, there were great developments at the sphere of knowledge.

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  1. During the seventeenth century
  2. there were great developments
  3. No error
  4. at the sphere of knowledge.

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Option 4 : at the sphere of knowledge.
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The correct answer is at the sphere of knowledge.

Key Points

  • 'At' should be replaced by 'in'
  • At is used when you are at the top, bottom, or end of something; at a specific address; at a general location; and at a point.
  • 'In' means forming a part of something.
    • For Example - I've been waiting in this queue for ages.
  • The use of 'at' is incorrect here.
  • Thus, the option that contains grammatical error is option 4.

Correct SentenceDuring the seventeenth century, there were great developments in the sphere of knowledge.

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