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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English
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Spotting Errors

English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Spotting Errors

Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence...

Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Mr Bajaj has resigned (A) / from the post of director (B) / which he holds (C) / for over ten years. (D) / No error (E)

Options

  1. AMr Bajaj has resigned
  2. Bfrom the post of director
  3. Cwhich he holds
  4. Dfor over ten years

Correct answer

C. which he holds

Step-by-step solution

In option C, 'holds' must be replaced with 'held' to match the tense of the principal clause.

Hence, option C is correct.
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