Question

The given sentence has been dissected into different parts (A, B, C, D). Identify the part that indicates the error in the sentence.

We have no choice, (a) but to appoint (b) Mary: she is the (c) best of the two candidates, and there (d) is no prospect of finding more applicants.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C C

In the given question, we have to choose the option with an error.
Option A is grammatically correct because 'but' is a coordinating conjunction which links the first two phrases, hence option A does not have an error.
Option B does not have an error because it is grammatically correct.
We choose option C which has an error because the comparison is being made between two individuals, hence it's of a comparative degree. The underlined word is a superlative adjective whereas the adjective used should be 'better' which is a comparative, in place of 'best'.
Option D does not have an error because the verb 'is' is linked to the singular noun 'choice' and it's in present tense as is the tense of the sentence.