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 Directors are(A)/now inquiring (B)/in the cause of the fire. (C)/No error(D)
- AA
- BB
- CC
- DD
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The error lies in part (C) of the sentence.
The verb "inquiring" takes the preposition "into" when it means to investigate or look into a matter or cause. The use of "in" after inquiring is incorrect.
Incorrect: ...inquiring in the cause of the fire.
Correct: ...inquiring into the cause of the fire.
The verb "inquiring" takes the preposition "into" when it means to investigate or look into a matter or cause. The use of "in" after inquiring is incorrect.
Incorrect: ...inquiring in the cause of the fire.
Correct: ...inquiring into the cause of the fire.