Multiple choice

Directions:- Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2) or (3. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (4) as your response 'No improvement'.

Now I must beg leave of you.

  1. beg your leave

  2. beg of your leave

  3. beg off your leave

  4. No improvement

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'beg leave of you' is a formal, idiomatic expression meaning to ask for permission to depart. It is grammatically correct as written.