Spot the error:Susie got her son take the medicine even though it tasted terrible.
Correct answer: B. Take
- A. Got
- B. Take
- C. Even though
- D. Tasted
Explanation
This verb form is incorrect. After "got," the correct form should be the base form "to take" when used in this causative construction. The correct sentence should use "to take."
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