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

Time is the greater / eraser, both of / sorrow and of joy.

Option 1: sorrow and of joy

Option 2: eraser, both of

Option 3: No Error

Option 4: Time is the greater


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Correct Answer: Time is the greater


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation : The sentence requires the superlative form greatest in place of greater to convey the intended meaning that time erases everything, be it sorrow or joy.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: Time is the greatest eraser, both of sorrow and of joy.

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