English grammar error-spotting (past perfect vs. simple past in cause clauses): Examine the four parts (A–D) and indicate the single part with a grammatical error; pick ‘‘No error’’ if none exists. Sentence: ‘‘He was in a hurry / because he had an appointment / with the company's director. / No error.’
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AHe was in a hurry
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Bbecause he had an appointment
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Cwith the company's director.
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: No error.
Explanation
Grammar checkAll parts are idiomatic: ‘‘was in a hurry’’ is standard; ‘‘because he had an appointment’’ gives a valid past cause; ‘‘with the company's director’’ correctly uses the possessive.
Final AnswerNo error.