Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The captain scored a century in a second innings.
Option 1: second innings
Option 2: The captain
Option 3: scored a century
Option 4: in a
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Correct Answer: in a
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
The definite article the should be used in place of a before second innings to make the sentence grammatically accurate because the definite article the is used before specific nouns.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The captain scored a century in the second innings.
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