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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The fire in the (1)/ chemistry lab was (2)/ difficult to put off. (3)/ No error (4)

  1. A
    1
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    3
  4. D
    4

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The error lies in part (3) of the sentence.
The phrasal verb "put off" means to postpone or delay something. However, in the context of a fire, the correct phrasal verb to use is "put out", which means to extinguish.

Incorrect: difficult to put off.

Correct: difficult to put out.

Therefore, the correct option is C.

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The fire in the (1)/ chemistry lab was (2)/ difficult to put off. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4

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