Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) No sooner the whistle blew (B) than there was (C) a flurry of activities amongst the passengers (D) to get into the train. (E) No Error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

'No sooner did the whistle blow' is the correct expression because it gives substance to what follows. What follows is a flurry of activities forcing passengers to make a dash for their seats. 'Whistle blew' does not convey the sense of immediacy and urgency. It blew, but we do not seem to know when. This part signifies the immediacy of the situation. Use of “amongst” is correct This refers to the result of the flurry of activities. There is no error

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