Multiple choice

Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

The frequency of meteors in the Earth’s atmosphere increases (A) when the Earth passes (B) through a swarm of (C) particle generated (D) by the break-up of a comet. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct phrase is 'swarm of particles'. Swarm is a collective noun and hence, it will be followed by a plural noun.

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