Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into four parts (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, indicate (e) as your answer.

She depended (a)/ on his (b)/ own efforts (c)/ and resources. (d)/ No error (e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence begins with 'She', so the possessive pronoun should be 'her' for agreement, not 'his'. There is a pronoun disagreement in part (b) - it should read 'her own efforts' to match the subject 'She'.