Error Spotting – Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error (choose exactly one; select “No error” if the sentence is fully correct). Sentence: A) If the bystander had not been B) familiar with first-aid techniques C) the driver which had met D) with the accident would have died.
Correct Answer: the driver which had met
Introduction:This question targets correct relative pronoun choice for persons ("who/whom") vs things ("which/that").
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Referent: "the driver" (a person).
- Relative clause begins in C with "which."
- Condition uses proper third-conditional structure elsewhere.
Concept / Approach:For human antecedents, prefer "who/whom." "Which" is reserved for things/animals (in many styles). Thus "the driver who had met with the accident" is the appropriate wording.
Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify antecedent: "driver" → person.2) Replace "which" with "who."3) Full corrected sentence: "If the bystander had not been familiar with first-aid techniques, the driver who had met with the accident would have died."4) Punctuation: insert a comma after the if-clause to improve readability.
Verification / Alternative check:Read with "who" and confirm human reference sounds natural and standard.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- A: Conditional past perfect in the if-clause is correct.
- B: Lexically and grammatically fine.
- D: Main clause structure is acceptable.
Common Pitfalls:Overusing "which" regardless of antecedent; neglecting comma after long if-clauses.
Final Answer:Option C