Multiple choice

Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E) i.e. 'No error'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)

He did not grant (A) / their request for a loan (B)/ although it would (C) / displease his boss. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The use of 'although' is incorrect here. The sentence implies that the request was denied because it would displease the boss, so 'because' or 'as' is appropriate.

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