Multiple choice

Dozens of[a] applicants showed up[b] for the position, but when it came time[c] to interview them, we could talk to only handful[d].

Find out the part having error

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'only handful' is missing the article 'a'. The correct expression is 'only a handful' when referring to a small number of people or things. 'Handful' is a countable noun requiring an article.

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