Directions (11-20): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, If any, wiII be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

Residents have been planting/(1) the ornamental trees outside/(2) their homes and in lawns to/(3) add beauty and give their place a grand look/(4) No error (5)


A) Residents have been planting

B) the ornamental trees outside

C) their homes and in lawns to

D) add beauty and give their place a grand look

E) No error

Correct Answer:
A) Residents have been planting

Description for Correct answer:
Use 'have planted' in place of 'have been planting'.

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