Question

    Given below is a sentence with an error. The error is in

    one part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given the options containing the parts of the sentence. Choose the option which contains the error. The scientist explained that water boils on a lower temperature at higher altitudes due to reduced air pressure.
    A The scientist explained that Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B water boils on a lower temperature Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C at higher altitudes due to Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D reduced air pressure Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct preposition to use with temperature is "at", not "on". So, the phrase "on a lower temperature" should be corrected to "at a lower temperature".
    The scientist explained that water boils at a lower temperature at higher altitudes due to reduced air pressure.

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