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.

Prudence requires that we (A) should meet the dangers (B) that threaten us, (C) by turning all our philosophy, science, and art, (D) into practical common sense. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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

Delete 'should'.  This part has an error of importance. If the modifying clause emphasizes importance of an act, the modified clause should not use auxiliary verb.