Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the error in the sentence and mark the correct choice. Choice E means 'no error'.

If the Indian races (A) did not benefit by the contact of men with (B) stronger powers. They would never have been able (C) to reassert themselves forcefully as they (D) do now (E).

  1. D

  2. C

  3. B

  4. E

  5. A
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; as the main verb of the sent. is III conditional, i.e. 'would not have,' the subordinate verb should be in past perfect tense, 'had not benefited'.

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