Multiple choice

Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E).
The lovers tied (A)/themselves together (B)/with the silken bale (C)/Paula have brought and jumping to the swollen Mandavi (D). No error. (E)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'Paula have brought' uses the wrong tense - it should be 'Paula had brought' (past perfect) to match the past context of the sentence. Additionally, the sentence structure is awkward with 'jumping' as a dangling participle without clear connection to the main clause.

Keep practicing — related questions