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.

Jane was (A) by no means popular with the other women, taking (B) far too much upon herself, the strength of her father's rank, and giving (C) herself airs as if she (D) was better than those around her. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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

For wishes, hypothetical situations and 'as if' usage, the correct auxiliary is 'were', irrespective of tense. Thus, this part has the error of verb usage.