Question

In the following sentence, identify the part which has an error. If there is no error choose option D.

I was there many a time in the past.

• A. I was there
• B. many a time
• C. in the past
• D. No error.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

I was there

'I was there' indicates a continuity but many a times indicates several different times so 'was' is unsuitable and the construct is incorrect. It should be replaced with "I had been there". Thus A carries the error.