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Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The two trains gave the illusion of been stationary.

Option 1: The two

Option 2: of been stationary

Option 3: the illusion

Option 4: trains gave


Team Careers360 3rd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 4th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: of been stationary


Solution : The error lies in the second option.

Explanation:
Of being stationary uses the gerund form "being" after the preposition "of" to describe the nature or quality of the illusion. The gerund form ("being") is used to indicate a continuous or ongoing state. In this case, it indicates that the trains appeared to be stationary.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "The two trains gave the illusion of being stationary. "

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