Question 77
HardOriginal questionWhich part of this sentence has an error?
Being a rainy day, we stayed at home and played cards.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The opening phrase describes the subject that follows, which is "we", and we were not a rainy day. It should be "It being a rainy day" or "As it was a rainy day".
- Concept
- An opening phrase must fit the subject that follows
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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