Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the part of sentence with error and choose the correct answer. If there is no error, choose (e) as the answer.

The building was (a) completely destroyed before (b) the fire-brigade (c) reached the spot. (d) No error (e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence uses the past perfect tense ('had been completely destroyed') to describe an action completed before another past action. 'The building was completely destroyed' is passive voice, but in this context, 'had been' is required to show the sequence of events correctly.

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