Error detection and correction practice question for SSC. Review the correct answer and explanation, then continue with related practice below.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: We cannot afford buying a new car at present.
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Correct Answerसही उत्तर
B. buying a new car
Explanationव्याख्या
“Afford” is normally followed by a to-infinitive.
Correct: We cannot afford to buy a new car at present.
“Afford” के बाद सामान्यतः “to + V1” आता है। इसलिए “buying” के स्थान पर “to buy” होगा।
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