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'.
The fire in the (1)/ chemistry lab was (2)/ difficult to put off. (3)/ No error (4)
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The error lies in part (3) of the sentence.
The phrasal verb "put off" means to postpone or delay something. However, in the context of a fire, the correct phrasal verb to use is "put out", which means to extinguish.
Incorrect: difficult to put off.
Correct: difficult to put out.
Therefore, the correct option is C.
The phrasal verb "put off" means to postpone or delay something. However, in the context of a fire, the correct phrasal verb to use is "put out", which means to extinguish.
Incorrect: difficult to put off.
Correct: difficult to put out.
Therefore, the correct option is C.