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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
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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?"

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