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 well clad servant lays (A) the table (B) while the lady of the house was busy (C) with her guests. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Change 'lays' to 'laid' to make it past indefinite tense to agree with the tense of the clause following.