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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)

  1. A
    A
  2. B
    B
  3. C
    C
  4. D
    D

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.

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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)
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D

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