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Question : In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.
The migrating labourers were served hot meals for every town or village on their way.

Option 1: on their way

Option 2: for every town

Option 3: migrating labourers

Option 4: were served


Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: for every town


Solution : The error lies in the second option.

In this context, "for" is not the appropriate preposition to convey the intended meaning. The sentence aims to express that the migrating labourers were served hot meals when they arrived in each town or village along their journey. The preposition "at" is commonly used to indicate a specific location or point in space, which aligns with the meaning intended here.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "The migrating labourers were served hot meals at every town or village on their way."

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