Multiple choice

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined has an error. The part has been rewritten under answer options 1 to 5. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

He hoped truth will prevail on jury and the innocent could be saved.

  1. truth will prevail on jury

  2. truth will be prevailed on jury

  3. truth would prevail on jury

  4. truth would be prevailed on jury

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

'Hoped' should be followed by “would prevail”. This option corrects the error of tense.