Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts (a), (b) and (c). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, indicate (d) as your answer.

I could (a)/ not (b)/ do nothing. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence contains a double negative ('could not' and 'nothing'). It should be 'I could not do anything' or 'I could do nothing'.

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