Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts and marked as (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the part having the error. If there is no error, mark (5) as your answer.

  1. It would be

  2. of no purpose

  3. to speak

  4. to those businessmen.

  5. No error
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'of no purpose' is grammatically awkward; 'to no purpose' or 'pointless' is preferred.

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