Multiple choice

Find the error in line 1.

Directions: This passage contains errors and omissions. Choose the correct option from the list given below to correct the corresponding error and complete the passage.

1. “Well, John! did you deliver the note I gave you for Mr. Smith?” inquired a gentleman.

2. His rustic servant John said, Yes, sir.

3. “He delivered the note but I wonder who will read it”, replied the servant.

4. The gentleman told the servant that ________

  1. No question mark is needed after “Smith”.

  2. “did” should begin with a capital letter.

  3. “inquired” should begin with a capital letter.

  4. There should be no sign of exclamation after "John”.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (2). After an exclamation mark, we start a sentence with a capital letter.

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