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

The opening of the cave was secure by a huge rock.

Option 1: The opening

Option 2: of the cave

Option 3: a huge rock

Option 4: was secure by


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Correct Answer: was secure by


Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.

The given sentence is in the passive voice. Thus, the past participle form of the verb, that is, secured, should be used to make the sentence grammatically accurate.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: The opening of the cave was secured by a huge rock.

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