Multiple choice

Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)

His arthritic knees, which (1) played off in Nagpur, (2) prevented him from (3) being on his feet (4) except for very short period. (5) No error

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4

  5. 5
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Explanation

 Change 'played off' to 'played up' to correct the phrasal usage. 'Played up' means 'to cause somebody problem, played off' to put some body in competition.

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