Error Spotting – Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error (choose exactly one; select “No error” if the sentence is fully correct). Sentence: A) The great actor was B) angry with the treatment C) he had received D) without any hesitation.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: without any hesitation.

Explanation:

Introduction:This question tests placement of modifiers and idiomatic phrasing. A misplaced or illogical adverbial phrase can distort meaning even if individual parts seem grammatical in isolation.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • The base idea: the actor felt anger at the treatment he received.
  • Phrase D "without any hesitation" is appended at the end.
  • No explicit action (e.g., "spoke," "protested") accompanies the hesitation idea.

Concept / Approach:Adverbials must logically modify an expressed action. "Without any hesitation" typically modifies a verb of speaking/acting, not a state like "was angry." Better: "He expressed his anger without any hesitation," or omit the dangling phrase.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify the main verb: "was" (a copula linking to "angry").2) "Without any hesitation" requires an action (e.g., "protested").3) Because no such action is present, D is a misplaced/illogical modifier.4) Correct versions: "The great actor protested the treatment he had received without any hesitation" or "The great actor was angry at the treatment he had received."

Verification / Alternative check:Replace "was angry" with an action verb and see D become logical; with a stative construction, D remains odd.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • A: Correct copular start.
  • B: "angry at/with the treatment" is acceptable; "at" is slightly more idiomatic, but "with" is widely used.
  • C: Past perfect "had received" fits the timeline.

Common Pitfalls:Allowing adverbs that imply manner of action to modify a mere state; not checking for logical attachment.

Final Answer:Option D

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