Error Spotting (Grammar) — choose the part that contains a grammatical error. If the sentence is correct, choose ‘‘No error.’’ Complete sentence: He is a mason who built my house.
Correct Answer: No error.
Introduction / Context:This item checks relative clause usage with appropriate tense. The sentence describes a person’s occupation (present) and a specific past action that the same person performed.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Main clause: ‘‘He is a mason’’ (present state/occupation).
- Relative clause: ‘‘who built my house’’ (completed past action).
Concept / Approach:It is acceptable to use a past-tense relative clause to refer to a specific action done by someone whose present occupation is being stated. No change of tense is needed.
Step-by-Step Check:Subject–complement structure is correct.Relative pronoun ‘‘who’’ correctly refers to ‘‘a mason.’’Past simple ‘‘built’’ is suitable for a finished action.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They each represent grammatical segments. No alteration improves the sentence.
Common Pitfalls:Overcorrecting by forcing present perfect in the relative clause; it is unnecessary here.
Final Answer:No error.