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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The brave and courageous soldiers / of our motherland / fell into the enemy / and won the battle.

Aand won the battle

Bfell into the enemy

CThe brave and courageous soldiers

Dof our motherland

Answer:

B. fell into the enemy

Read Explanation:

• Error: "fell into the enemy" • The phrasal verb "fell into" is incorrect here. To attack or encounter an enemy, one might use "fell upon" or simply "fought." • "Fell into" usually implies falling into a hole or a trap.


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