Make sure you close all the windows after it starts to rain.
Correct answer: C. After
- A. Make sure
- B. All the
- C. After
- D. Rain
Explanation
The sentence "Make sure you close all the windows after it starts to rain" contains an error in the word usage.The word "after" is the correct answer because it is the word that is used incorrectly. "After" indicates a time that follows an event, but in this sentence, it's used to indicate a condition that should be met before taking action. Instead, "when" or "as soon as" should be used to indicate that the windows should be closed at the same time as or immediately after the rain starts.
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