Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Wilson (A) yearned for a political career all (B) his life; he won his (C) first office in 1910 (D) when he was elected governor of New Jersey. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Had yearned.  He won his first office in 1910. Obviously he had yearned for it before that. 

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