Error spotting (case after prepositions): Identify the erroneous part (A/B/C) — mark D if there is no error — 'Since we are friends / there should be no secret / between you and I. / No error.' Focus on objective-case pronouns after prepositions.
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ASince we are friends
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Bthere should be no secret
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Cbetween you and I.
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: between you and I.
Explanation
Given data
- A. Since we are friends
- B. there should be no secret
- C. between you and I.
- D. No error.
Concept/Approach (pronoun case)A preposition ('between') must be followed by object pronouns. Therefore, 'between you and me' is correct, not 'I'.
Correction'…between you and me.'
Common pitfallsOvercorrecting to 'you and I' in all contexts; remember prepositions demand object case.
Final AnswerC — Use 'between you and me.'