Spot the error.I have to run down the street quickly each morning after breakfast in order to catch my bus to school.
Correct answer: B. Down the street quickly
- A. Have to
- B. Down the street quickly
- C. After
- D. In order to
Explanation
This phrase is grammatically correct, but the adverb "quickly" is awkwardly placed. A better phrasing would be "quickly down the street" to make the sentence flow more naturally.
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