Multiple choice

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is the best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose any one of the others.

The English defeated French in the battle of Waterloo.

  1. The English defeated French in the battle of Waterloo.

  2. The English army defeated French army in the battle of Waterloo.

  3. The English defeated the French in the battle of Waterloo.

  4. The English defeated French in battle of Waterloo.

  5. The English forces defeated French in the battle of Waterloo.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for (1): Error of article. Here, 'French' refers to the people of France and not the language. So, 'the' should be added.

Explanation for (2): Error of article. Here, 'French' refers to the people of France and not the language. So, 'the' should be added.

Explanation for (3): This is the correct answer, as article 'the' has been correctly placed before 'French' in this option.
Explanation for (4): In this option, article 'the' has been omitted at two places - before 'French' and before 'battle of Waterloo'. Explanation for (5): Error of article. Here, 'French' refers to the people of France and not the language. So, 'the' should be added.

 

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