Error Spotting (Grammar) — choose the part that contains a grammatical error. If the sentence is correct, choose ‘‘No error.’’ Complete sentence: Since I had been gone through the book long back, I could not remember the contents.

Introduction / Context:This item examines verb form and voice with the phrasal verb ‘‘go through’’ meaning ‘‘read/review carefully.’’

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The intended meaning is that the speaker read the book a long time ago.
• ‘‘go through’’ is being used, but the construction is malformed.

Concept / Approach:‘‘Go through (a book)’’ is an active, intransitive phrasal verb taking a direct object; it should be ‘‘had gone through the book’’ (active). ‘‘Had been gone through’’ mixes passive and the intransitive verb ‘‘go’’ incorrectly.

Step-by-Step Solution:Identify the faulty string: ‘‘had been gone through’’.Use correct active past perfect: ‘‘had gone through’’.Revised sentence: ‘‘Since I had gone through the book long back, I could not remember the contents.’’

Verification / Alternative check:Passive would require a different verb: ‘‘The book had been gone through (by me)’’ is also awkward; active is best with a personal subject.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• ‘‘through the book’’ — correct complement after ‘‘gone.’’
• ‘‘long back, I could’’ — acceptable usage in exam English; commas okay.
• ‘‘not remember the contents.’’ — fine.
• ‘‘No error.’’ — incorrect because part A is faulty.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing ‘‘gone through’’ with a passive form; using ‘‘been’’ where the active past perfect is required.

Final Answer:Since I had been gone