Question

Four parts of the following sentence have been underlined. If there is any mistake in usage, syntax etc., it is only in the underlined parts. Choose the underlined part which is not acceptable in standard English. If all of them are acceptable, choose 'E'.

Being a good article we can publish it in the magazine. NO ERROR.
A B C D E

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D
• E. NO ERROR.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A

Here, "being" is a loose participle and thus inappropriate. "It being" would be a better choice here. So, the answer is option A.