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Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
The dancers swayed dainty on the stage last night.

Option 1: last night

Option 2: on the stage

Option 3: The dancers

Option 4: swayed dainty


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: swayed dainty


Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.

Explanation: The error lies in the phrase "swayed dainty". The word "dainty" is an adjective, and in this context, it should be used as an adverb to modify the verb "swayed".

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: The dancers swayed daintily on the stage last night.

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