Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark answer as (e).

(a) Many directions were (b) passed down by the (c) new incumbent that (d) had an insulting tone (e) No error

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d

  5. e
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence bears modifier error in Option (4). 'That had an insulting tone' is an adjective phrase, which, in the sentence, is affecting 'the new incumbent'.

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