Multiple choice

Directions: The following question has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part and indicate the letter of that part as your answer. If you find no error, your answer should be indicated as (d).

(a) The Principal asked the teacher (b) why were you late (c) that day. (d) No error

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

(b) is the correct answer because the words “were you” should be replaced by “he was” as it is a mistake based on the principle of direct and indirect speech.

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