JKSSB Written 2022
Identify the part of the sentence that has an error:
Answer & Explanation
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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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