Which part of the sentence is grammatically incorrect. The officer is angry on the clerk for not completing the job on time.
Correct answer: B. On the clerk
- A. The officer is angry
- B. On the clerk
- C. For not completing the job
- D. On time
Explanation
"On" is used to refer to specific places or addresses or indicates something "on" top of another. "At" must be used when talking of feelings towards a person. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The officer is angry at the clerk for not completing the job on time'.
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