Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as E.

He is (A) not very gregarious, but (B) a few friends (C) he has are (D) sincere and faithful. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct usage is 'the few friends' as it means 'all his friends'. 'A few' means 'some of'.