Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence mark your answer as E.

(A) She is (B) my (C) oldest (D) daughter. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

(C) Replace 'oldest' with 'eldest'. Remember: 'Older' or 'oldest' is used when comparative age of persons or things is in question. 'Elder' or 'eldest' is used when comparative age of the same family members is in question.

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