Question

In the following sentence, identify the incorrect part, if there is no error choose option E.

Paul Ecke, flower grower and hybridizer, became (A) known as (B) "Mr. Poinsettia" after developing new varieties of the flower and by pioneering (C) it as a living symbol (D) of Christmas. No error (E)

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D
• E. E

Answer 1

The correct option is C C

The error is in (C). 'By' is an extra word over here. It should be removed to make the sentence crisp. 'Became' is correct tense to be used for Paul Ecke.

'Known' appropriately modifies the subject of the sentence.

The preposition 'as' appropriately joins with 'a living symbol.

Thus, option C is the correct choice.