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'.
She was an(A)/only child who(B)/had been very welcome. (C)/No error(D)
- AA
- BB
- CC
- DD
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The error is in part (A) of the sentence.
The phrase "only child" requires the definite article "the" because "only" specifies a unique situation (there is only one child).
Incorrect: She was an only child...
Correct: She was the only child...
The phrase "only child" requires the definite article "the" because "only" specifies a unique situation (there is only one child).
Incorrect: She was an only child...
Correct: She was the only child...