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English question from Sub Inspector exam, 2022 by JKSSB

Identify the part of the sentence that has an error: 
The dog pounced in the thief when he tried to run away.

Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — in the thief
Pounce on/upon: This is the standard idiomatic expression used to describe a sudden downward spring or swoop.

Correct: The dog pounced on the thief.

In: This preposition usually indicates being inside a physical space or container (e.g., "The dog is in the house"). Since the dog is attacking from the outside, "in" is logically and grammatically incorrect here.

Analyzing the Other Parts
A) The dog pounced: This is a correct Subject + Verb structure in the past tense.

C) when he tried: This is a correct subordinating conjunction and clause showing the timing of the action.

D) tried to run away: This is a correct infinitive phrase ("to run") following the verb "tried."
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