Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below is underlined or has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

It is time Indian parents give their children more freedom.

  1. Indian parents give their children more freedom

  2. Indian parents gives their children more freedom

  3. Indian parents gave their children more freedom

  4. Indian parents give his children more freedom

  5. Indian parents should give their children more freedom
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C Correct answer
Explanation

There is an error of idiomatic usage. ‘High time’ or ‘about time’ is used with past indefinite tense to emphasize the criticism of an existing practice. We may also use the infinitive “it is about time for the parents to”. The option corrects the error of past subjective mood.

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