Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The postman / delivers the letters / through hand, / door to door.
Option 1: door to door
Option 2: delivers the letters
Option 3: The postman
Option 4: through hand
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Correct Answer: through hand
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
Explanation:
The error lies in the use of the preposition "through" after "hand". The correct preposition in this context is "by" . When indicating the means or method of delivery, "by" is the appropriate choice. In English, we commonly use "by" to indicate the agent performing an action or the means by which an action is carried out. "By hand" signifies that something is done manually, directly, or personally by a person without the involvement of tools or machinery.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The postman delivers the letters by hand , door to door.
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