Question
Directions: In each of the questions, a sentence has
been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. Identify that fragment and mark it as your answer. The words in bold are contextually and grammatically correct. Mark (E) if the sentence contains no error. As the sun set, casting a warm orange glow across the horizon, (A)/ the couple found a cozy spot besides a gently flowing stream, (B)/ where they set up a picnic with a variety of delicious treats to (C)/ savor while enjoying the tranquil beauty of the surroundings. (D)/ No error. (E)Solution
The correction involves replacing "besides" with "beside" to maintain the correct preposition usage. "Beside" is a preposition that indicates the location of something next to or at the side of something else. "Besides" is an adverb or a preposition. As an adverb, it means "in addition" or "moreover." As a preposition, it means "in addition to" or "apart from."
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