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Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No Error'.

'I'm going to get / start on some / homework,' said the professor angrily.

Option 1: No Error

Option 2: I'm going to get

Option 3: homework,' said the professor angrily.

Option 4: start on some


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Correct Answer: start on some


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation : Get is followed by the participle form of the verb, as it is a causative verb. Thus, get started is the correct usage.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "I'm going to get started on some homework," said the professor angrily.

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