Asked in Premeth Test 10 — GasesModerate

Find the error in following sentence.Over the rocky levels of the mountain was a streak of rust coloured air

Correct answer: C. Rust coloured

  • A. Over the rocky levels
  • B. Of the mountain
  • C. Rust coloured
  • D. Air

Explanation

This is the problematic part. When used as a compound adjective to describe "air," it should be hyphenated as "rust-colored." This ensures clarity and correctness in modifying the nounThe correct answer is C) Rust coloured because the phrase should be hyphenated when used as a compound adjective. Hyphenate "rust coloured" to "rust-colored."Corrected Sentence:"Over the rocky levels of the mountain was a streak of rust-colored air."This correction ensures the compound adjective is correctly hyphenated, providing clear and accurate modification of the noun "air."

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