Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

Had the party dispensed of the contentious issues it would have got the majority at its own.

  1. Had the party dispensed of the contentious issues

  2. Was the party dispensed of the contentious issues

  3. Was the party dispensed without the contentious issues

  4. Had the party dispensed with the contentious issues

  5. Had the party dispensed without the contentious issues
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Corrects the error of phrasal preposition. ‘To dispense with’ means ‘to manage without’

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