Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct sentence out of the four statements given. The statement should be correct according to the grammar rules of the English language.

  1. Little knowledge of carpentry that he possessed stood him in good stead.

  2. A little knowledge that he possessed of carpentry stood him in good stead.

  3. The little knowledge of carpentry that he possessed stood him in good stead.

  4. The little knowledge of carpentry that he belonged stood him in good stead.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct word order is there only in option (3). In all the other options the phrasing is done in an awkward manner.         

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