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.

As a recreation, (A) it is of such an engrossing character that it may (B) be relied to afford the (C) pleasant diversion from business worries (D) that so many tired mental workers need nowadays. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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

The sentence bears prepositional error. Insert 'upon' after the verb 'relied' to correct the error of preposition.