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The sentence given below is in parts. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

(A) Crossing the terraced cultivated land

(B) the father went to the edge of the steep hill

(C) and called out repeatedly to his son

(D) but receives no answer

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Solution

Correct Option: 4

The sentence is in past tense, using went and called. Part D uses receives, which is present tense, breaking tense consistency. It should be received. Hence part D contains the error.

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