Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the opening line, from an analyti…

Question

Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the opening line, from an analytical paragraph.
The advent of social media has revolutionized communication by connected people across the globe in unprecedented ways.

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **(C) Error: connected | Correction: connecting** The phrase "by connected" is grammatically incorrect. The preposition "by" must be followed by a gerund (-ing form), so "connected" should be "connecting." ## Explanation The key grammar rule here is that prepositions (like "by") must be followed by a **gerund** (verb + -ing), not a past participle. "By connecting" is the correct form. The other options are incorrect: "has" agrees with the singular subject "advent"; "communication" is correctly used as a noun; and "in" is the appropriate preposition for "in unprecedented ways."

English Language & Literature — CBSE Class 10 board question