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.

Even though Sarah is (A) senior than me not only in service but also in age, (B) it was difficult to find her trustworthy (C) enough to take charge of (D) so important a person on so long and dangerous a journey. (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 preposition. Adjectives ending with -ior are followed by 'to' and not by 'than'. Replace 'than' with 'to' to correct the error of preposition.