Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts (1), (2) and (3). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, indicate (4) as your answer.

  1. When I stayed in the Guest House,

  2. I find the caretaker

  3. too officious and meddlesome

  4. No error
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B Correct answer
Explanation

If the principal clause is in the past tense, the subsidiary cluase must also be in the past. 'Stayed' should be followed by 'found'.

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