Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error."
In summer, the ponds (1) / just dry down (2) / in the scorching heat. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
"Dry down" should be replaced with "dry up".
"Dry up" is a phrasal verb that means the absence of water or to cause something wet or liquid to evaporate or cease flowing. which is the intended meaning of this sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "In summer, the ponds just dry up in the scorching heat."
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