Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
In a very harsh tone (1) / he shouted at his servants (2) / and told them that he does not need their services. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
There is a tense inconsistency in the sentence. The verbs shouted and told are in the past tense, so it is appropriate to use the past tense, did not need to maintain consistency.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: In a very harsh tone, he shouted at his servants and told them that he did not need their services.
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