Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one underlined part in the sentence is not acceptable in standard English. Pick up the underlined part that contains an error.

He is (A) trying his best to please his master (B) whom he fears (C) may be seriously offended (D) by what has happened.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Who.... may be seriously offended or may have been seriously offended. 'Whom' cannot be offended.