Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into three parts (a), (b) and (c). The sentence has no more than one error. Select that part as your answer. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

The constable asked (a) / the man what he is doing there (b) / at that hour of the night. (c) / No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

It should be 'the man what he was doing there'. If the principal clause is in the past tense, the subordinate clause must also be in the same tense.

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