Multiple choice

Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

He did not pass the examination (a)/ inspite of (b)/ his best efforts. (c)/ No error. (d)/

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Error in the use of verb: We use 'could' to refer to ability in the past. So, the correct phrase is 'he could not pass the examination..."

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