Question

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

Election returns came in (A) from upstate New York quite rapid (B), but the results from New York City were known (C) even faster (D). No error (E)

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D
• E. E

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

B

The error is in (B). The adjective 'rapid' is not correctly used to modify the verb 'came'. It should be replaced with 'rapidly'. 'In' is appropriately modifying the verb 'came'. 'Were known' is correctly used as the sentence is in the past tense. 'Even' is appropriately modifying the adjective 'faster'.

Thus, option B is the correct choice.