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.

For the old it is only a few benches or steps of old building to sit and brood at days gone away.

  1. to sit and rood at days gone away

  2. to sit and brood for the days gone off

  3. to sit and brood over the days gone by

  4. to sit and brood for the days gone by

  5. to sit and brood at the days gone off
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This option corrects error of preposition and definite article. When there is talk of more than specified time throughout a period, preposition 'over' should be used.

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