Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the error in the following sentence and mark the correct option. Option E means 'no error' in the sentence. (A) But for his own (B) confession, the crime (C) could not scarcely have (D) been brought home to him (E).

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

  5. E
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; the error lies in using double negative. 'Scarcely' is a negative word, so we don't need 'not' here.

Keep practicing — related questions