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Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'.
When you're chatting on the phone, do it in the living room instead off the kitchen.

Option 1: No Error

Option 2: When you're chatting on

Option 3: the phone, do it in the living room

Option 4: instead off the kitchen.


Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: instead off the kitchen.


Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.

The correct phrase is "instead of", not "instead off". Instead of means in place of or as an alternative to something. Use "instead of" when comparing two things or options. "Off" is used to indicate separation or disconnection.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "When you're chatting on the phone, do it in the living room instead of the kitchen."

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