2 Views

Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.

Do you have an valid explanation for your absence from work?

Option 1: from work

Option 2: an valid explanation

Option 3: Do you have

Option 4: for your absence


Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: an valid explanation


Solution : The correct choice is the second option .

There is an error in the segment an valid explanation of the sentence.

The grammatical error lies in the use of the article an before valid . The choice between a and an depends on the sound that follows. Since valid starts with a consonant sound, you should use "a" instead of "an".

Therefore, the correct version is: "Do you have a valid explanation for your absence from work?"

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
GRE ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Apply for GRE® Test now & save 10% with ApplyShop Gift Card | World's most used Admission Test for Graduate & Professional Schools
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books