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Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No Error' as your answer.

Riya arrived at / the train station / lately.

Option 1: the train station

Option 2: No Error

Option 3: lately

Option 4: Riya arrived at


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: lately


Solution : The error lies in the third option.

The term lately is an adverb used to describe actions that have happened recently. However, in this sentence, the intended meaning is to convey that Riya arrived at the train station after the expected or planned time. The correct term to use in this context is late, which is an adjective indicating a delay in arrival.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "Riya arrived at the train station late. "

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