Spot the error.The military ceremony that followed was broadcasted live on Spanish television.
Correct answer: C. broadcasted
- A. followed
- B. was
- C. broadcasted
- D. live on
Explanation
This word is commonly used, but "broadcast" is the preferred past tense and past participle form when referring to the transmission of radio or television programs. "Broadcasted" is less preferred but used colloquially. The corrected sentence should be: "The military ceremony that followed was broadcast live on Spanish television."
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