Multiple choice

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) The stronger they are the harder they fall... (ii) People in responsible positions should be extremely conscious about every move they make. (iii) Because, the result of their mistake will have an impact on the lives of several people.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error
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Explanation

Only part (i) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (i) of the sentence, a comma must be placed to set off the comparative statements – ‘The stronger they are, the harder they fall...’In part (ii), there is no need for a comma; and part (iii), the comma has been placed correctly to set apart the adverbial.

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