Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one underlined part in each sentence is not acceptable in standard English. Pick up the part (A) or (B) or (C) or (D).

The persecutors (A) laid a heavy fine (B) on an old man who (C) was unable to pay. (D) So soldiers were dragging him to the prison.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Soldiers dragged him. Since the principal clause is in the past tense so the subordinate clause should also be in the past tense.

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