The error in this sentence occurs at (B), where there is an inappropriate verb form. It does not make sense to say that George would prepare for a speech that “he was given” (that was given to him). Instead, “he was to give” is needed.
Question Type: Identifying Sentence Errors
(Writing)
Today's ?
Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Bolstered by his unflagging determination and ------- physical preparation, Tom Whittaker became the first amputee to successfully climb to the summit of Mount Everest.
- fortuitous
- assiduous
- heedless
- expeditious
- pedantic
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