Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

We have carried out an successful raid on a fraudulent minister. 

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  1. successful raid
  2. a successful raid
  3. these successful raid
  4. the successful raid

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Option 2 : a successful raid
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The correct answer is Option 2.
 
Key Points
  • The sentence requires the article "a" before the noun phrase "successful raid".
  • The phrase "an successful raid" is incorrect because "an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound, and "successful" starts with a consonant sound.
  • The correct phrase should be "a successful raid".
  • Thus, the error is located in the original segment of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.
 
Correct Sentence: "We have carried out a successful raid on a fraudulent minister."
 
Additional Information
  • Option 1: "successful raid" – This option is incorrect because it omits the necessary article "a".
  • Option 3: "these successful raid" – This option is incorrect because "these" is a plural demonstrative adjective used before plural nouns, while "raid" is singular.
  • Option 4: "the successful raid" – This option is grammatically correct but changes the meaning slightly by specifying a particular raid, which may not be the intended meaning.
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