Multiple choice

As years rolled by, his name and fame spread all through the country.

Directions: In the question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain grammatical error. This sentence is followed by phrases. Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct if the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.

  1. When years rolled by

  2. When years rolled through

  3. As years rolled upon

  4. After years rolled by

  5. No correction required

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E Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'As years rolled by' is a standard English idiom used to describe the passage of time. No correction is necessary.

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