Multiple choice

Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part will be the answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as the answer. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)

In an effort (A) / to make peace (B) / Priya spoke separately (C) / to both the person. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'both the person' has a number agreement error. 'Both' indicates two people, so it should be followed by the plural 'persons' or 'people'. The correct phrase should be 'both the persons' or, more naturally, 'both people' or 'both of them'. Using the singular 'person' with 'both' is grammatically incorrect.

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