Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.

If you study hard, you surely got selected for the scholarship.

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  1. for the scholarship.
  2. you surely got selected
  3. No error
  4. If you study hard

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Option 2 : you surely got selected
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The erroneous part is 'you surely got selected'.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
  • Here, 'you will surely get selected' should be used instead of 'you surely got selected'.
  • The given sentence is an example of a conditional sentence.
  • The type 1 conditional is used to refer to the present or future where the situation is real.
  • Type 1 conditional refers to a possible condition and its probable result.
  • Let's look at the structure of these kinds of sentences: If + simple present, simple future
    • Example: If you don't hurry, you will miss the train.
  • Thus, the correct answer is Option 2.
     

Correct Sentence: If you study hard, you will surely get selected for the scholarship.

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