Question

Identify which part of the given statement has an error.

The farmer should not A. have been so careless B. as to leave the door of the house unbolted C. when he D. had gone to bed

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D
• E. No error

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

D

The correct answer is D. The answer should be 'went', the past tense of 'go'. The sentence is in past tense and all the verbs should be in the past. The words 'Had gone' is in past perfect. Hence part D is incorrect.