Multiple choice

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers follow the requirements of standard written English.

Workmen were (A) allowed into (B) prison (C) to repair (D) some damaged cells. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

There is an error of article in this part of the sentence. Use definite article 'the' before prison. Workers were allowed into a particular prison for some work. Whenever we talk about a particular noun we use 'the' before it.

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