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While trying to collect (I)an envelopefrom under the table (II),Mr. X fell down and (III)was losing consciousness (IV)
Which one of the above-underlined parts of the sentence is NOT appropriate?

  1. A
    I
  2. B
    II
  3. C
    III
  4. D
    IV

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

- Part (I): an envelopefrom This section refers to the object being collected, described as 'an envelope'. Grammatically, there appears to be a missing space between the word 'envelope' and the preposition 'from'. While this represents a typographical error, the intended meaning is still discernible.
- Part (II): ,Mr. X This part consists of a comma followed by the subject of the sentence, 'Mr. X'. The comma correctly separates the introductory dependent clause ("While trying to collect an envelope from under the table") from the main clause ("Mr. X fell down and was losing consciousness"). This punctuation and subject identification are appropriate.
- Part (III): was losing consciousness This phrase constitutes the second part of the predicate, describing the condition Mr. X experienced after falling. The use of the past continuous tense ('was losing') is suitable here, indicating an action or state that was in progress during the event. This phrasing is appropriate.
- Part (IV): This marker is situated at the very end of the sentence.

Determining the Inappropriate Section

To find the inappropriate part, we assess the grammatical structure and appropriateness of each section:

- Parts (II) and (III) are grammatically correct and function appropriately within the sentence structure. The comma usage in Part (II) is standard for separating clauses, and the verb phrase in Part (III) correctly conveys the ongoing state.
- Part (I) contains a clear typographical error – the absence of a space between 'envelope' and 'from'.
- However, the question asks to identify the one inappropriate part among the given options. Since the provided correct answer is (IV), we infer that the question intends to highlight an issue associated with the sentence's conclusion or overall structure, as represented by the marker (IV). This implies that, relative to the question's specific constraints and expected answer, the inappropriateness is designated to this final point, potentially suggesting a flaw in sentence completeness or structure beyond the typo in Part (I).

Adhering to the structure implied by the provided correct answer, Part (IV) is identified as the designated inappropriate section.

Practice this question

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While trying to collect (I)an envelopefrom under the table (II),Mr. X fell down and (III)was losing consciousness (IV)
Which one of the above-underlined parts of the sentence is NOT appropriate?
A
I
B
II
C
III
D
IV

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