SPOT THE ERROR:He picked up a discarded newspaper that was already laid on the seat beside him.
Correct answer: C. Laid
- A. Discarded
- B. That
- C. Laid
- D. beside
Explanation
Answer: C, Replace "laid" with "lying": "Lying" is more likely correct because it suggests the newspaper was already there, not actively placed by the person just before picking it up. "Laid" implies a conscious placement action that might not be accurate.
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