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English grammar error-spotting (present perfect with ‘‘so far’’ and object phrase): Identify the erroneous part; consider correct tense with ‘‘so far’’ and placement of adverbials: ‘‘In spite of several reminders, / he did not so far send / any reply to me, letters. / No error.’’

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: he did not so far send

Explanation:


Given data

  • A: ‘‘In spite of several reminders,’’
  • B: ‘‘he did not so far send’’
  • C: ‘‘any reply to me, letters.’’
  • D: ‘‘No error.’’


Concept / Approach
With time adverbials meaning ‘‘up to now’’ (‘‘so far’’), the present perfect is required. Word order also places ‘‘so far’’ mid-clause.


Step-by-Step evaluation
Part B wrongly uses simple past: should be ‘‘has not so far sent’’.


Correction
‘‘In spite of several reminders, he has not so far sent any reply to my letters.’’ (Note: ‘‘to my letters’’ is the natural object phrase; punctuation errors are to be ignored.)


Common pitfalls

  • Using simple past with ‘‘so far / up to now’’ instead of present perfect.


Final Answer
he did not so far send

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