A Hindi-speaking student writes 'I am knowing the answer' in English. This error is best classified as:

Answer choices

  1. A. Developmental error
  2. B. Interlingual error (L1 interference) ✓ Correct
  3. C. Addition error
  4. D. Ordering error

Explanation

L1 interference: applying Hindi grammar (continuous tense for states) to English. 'Know' is stative in English.

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