Multiple choice

Find the error in line 2.

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. “Inverted comma” should be put after said.

  2. “John” should not begin with capital letter.

  3. There should be no comma after “yes”.

  4. There should be a question mark after “John”.
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Explanation

Correct option is (1) as the sentence following it is in direct form of speech.

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