English Grammar – Spot the Error (choose the segment with the mistake; if there is no mistake, choose ‘‘No error’’). Sentence: “Even if the doctor put in his best efforts, he could not succeed in saving the patient.”

Introduction / Context:This question checks the correct use of concessive vs. conditional connectors. “Even if” introduces a hypothetical condition, while “even though/although” concedes a fact. Because the result clause is in the past (“could not succeed”) and the effort actually occurred, the concessive “even though” is required, not the conditional “even if”.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Event happened: the doctor tried hard.
• Outcome: the patient could not be saved.
• Connector used: “Even if …” (wrong for factual concession).

Concept / Approach:

• Use “even though/although” to concede a real, completed action.
• Use “even if” for imagined or possible situations.
• Therefore, Segment A should read “Even though the doctor …”.

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