Multiple choice

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. 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 answers follow the requirements of standard written English.

He (A) hit the ball (B) which (C) glanced over the goal post (D) into the net. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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

This part bears the error of incorrect phrase. Change 'glanced over' to 'glance off' to correct phrasal verb error. 'Glanced off' means 'to hit something at an angle and bounce off in another direction'.