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.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: No error.

Explanation:


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.

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