Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

The students were officially (A) told that they (B) are not to cross (C) the road against the red light. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Change 'are' to 'were'. The verb in the reported part must agree in tense with the verb of the reporting verb.

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