English Language

Spotting Errors

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Spotting Errors Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

You would have got (A) the first prize (B) if you would have prepared (C) thoroughly for the Competition. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Change 'would have prepared' to 'had prepared'. If the antencedent is in the present perfect, the subsequent must be in the past perfect.