The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

During an earthquake, / it is advised to take / cover above a table / to save your life.

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  1. cover above a table
  2. During an earthquake,
  3. it is advised to take
  4. to save your life.

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Option 1 : cover above a table
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The correct answer is cover above a table.

Key Points

  • 'under' should be used here in place of "above"
  • Above: in a higher place.
  • The use of get under is more appropriate here.
  • Thus, the option that contains a grammatical error is option 1
  • The correct sentence would be: During an earthquake it is advised to take cover under a table to save your life.
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