Multiple choice

Directions: The undergiven sentence has been diveded into some parts and one of these parts may contain an error. Mark the part with error. He asked [a]/that why[b]/he shall[c]/be punished.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In an indirect question, the conjunction 'that' is redundant when followed by 'why'. The sentence should simply be 'He asked why he should be punished'.

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