Spot the error:Mohsin was getting bored at the station because he had been waiting Maria for a long time.
Correct answer: C. Waiting
- A. Was getting
- B. Bored at
- C. Waiting
- D. For a long time
Explanation
The word "waiting" needs to be followed by the preposition "for" when indicating that someone is waiting for someone else.Correctness: The phrase should be "waiting for Maria." The error lies in the missing preposition "for" after "waiting."Mohsin was getting bored at the station because he had been waiting for Maria for a long time."The error in the original sentence is due to the incorrect usage of "waiting" without the preposition "for." The correct form should be "waiting for Maria."
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