English Grammar — Error Spotting (Meaning/Usage Check) Identify the part that contains a grammatical or usage error. If there is no error, choose 'All correct'. Full sentence: The notorious bandit poisoned the guard and made a miraculous escape.

Introduction / Context:Not all items contain an error; part of the skill in error spotting is validating a fully correct sentence. Here, we verify collocations and syntax across noun phrases and verb phrases to confirm grammaticality.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Sentence: “The notorious bandit poisoned the guard and made a miraculous escape.”
• We must check each fragment for grammar and idiom.

Concept / Approach:

The noun phrase “The notorious bandit” is standard. The coordinated predicate “poisoned … and made …” correctly links two past-tense actions. The collocation “make a miraculous escape” is idiomatic. No fragment introduces a grammatical or lexical error.

Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Check subject NP: article + adjective + noun = correct.2) Check verb phrase coordination: simple past + simple past.3) Check object/complement collocations: “poisoned the guard,” “made a miraculous escape” are both standard.4) Conclude there is no error; select E.

Verification / Alternative check:

Paraphrase retains correctness: “The infamous outlaw poisoned a guard and escaped miraculously.” Structure and meaning remain sound.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Not applicable—A–D are fine; E is correct.

Common Pitfalls:

Assuming every question must contain an error. Balanced tests include “no error” items to ensure careful reading.

Final Answer:

All correct