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

I have acquire a feeling of self-confidence and courage.

Option 1: I have

Option 2: acquire a feeling

Option 3: of self-confidence

Option 4: and courage


Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: acquire a feeling


Solution : The error lies in the second option.

The error lies in the use of the base form of the verb acquire without the appropriate past participle acquired. In this context, when expressing that the feeling of self-confidence and courage has been obtained in the past and continues to the present or has relevance to the present moment, the present perfect form is used, which is have acquired in this case.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "I have acquired a feeling of self-confidence and courage."

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