Multiple choice

Directions: The given sentence has been divided into five parts (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Identify the part which has an error. Mark your answer (5) if there is no error.

  1. He told

  2. me

  3. that

  4. he is young

  5. no error
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D Correct answer
Explanation

When the reporting verb is in the past tense (told), the reported clause must also be in the past tense. Therefore, he is young should be he was young.

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