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Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The university has putting off / the semester examination / for the second time now / due to technical issues.

Option 1: the semester examination

Option 2: due to technical issues

Option 3: for the second time now

Option 4: The university has putting off


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: The university has putting off


Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.

The verb "putting off" should be preceded by the auxiliary verb "been" to form the correct structure of the present perfect continuous tense.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: The university has been putting off the semester examination for the second time now due to technical issues.

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