Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The tired and vexed travellers waiting at the airport for a long time.
Option 1: waiting at the airport
Option 2: for a long time
Option 3: The tired and
Option 4: vexed travellers
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Correct Answer: waiting at the airport
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation : The error lies in the incomplete expression of the continuous action. The present participle "waiting" should be accompanied by a helping verb to form the correct present perfect continuous tense. The sentence should be revised to "The tired and vexed travellers have been waiting at the airport for a long time." This correction ensures proper grammatical structure by incorporating the helping verb "have been" to convey the ongoing nature of the waiting.
So, the correct sentence would be: The tired and vexed travellers have been waiting at the airport for a long time.
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