Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option.

A. His meteoric rise to fame was attributed

B. to his clandestine nexus with the underworld,

C. and because of it, everyone kept him at an arm's length.

D. When he was arrested

E. we had to spend many a sleepless night.

  1. All except D

  2. All except E

  3. All except C

  4. A and B

  5. A, B and D

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

(3) The only error is in C. Replace 'it' with 'this' as a pointer to (this) 'nexus'. 'Many a sleepless night' in E is correct expression.