Multiple choice

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

The purpose (A) of traveller's cheques (B) is to protect travellers from (C) theft and accidental (D) lost of money. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'accidental lost' is incorrect. After the preposition 'of', we need the noun form 'loss' (meaning deprivation or missing of something), not the verb/adjective form 'lost'. The correct phrase should be 'accidental loss of money'.