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 answer follow the requirements of standard written English.

The police inspector (A) who the local leader praised so (B) highly in the last function (C) has been arrested (D) on charges of bribery. (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

The sentence bears error of relative pronoun. Police inspector in this sentence is object and the relative pronoun to refer to it is 'whom'. Change 'who' to 'whom' to rectify the sentence.