Question

    Each of the following sentences has been divided into

    five parts (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) . One of these parts may contain a grammatical or usage error. Identify the part that contains the error. If the sentence is correct, choose Option (e) – No error.Β  The senior manager distributed the confidential documents (a) / between you and I (b) / because both of you were responsible (c) / for reviewing the financial data carefully (d). / No error (e)Β 
    A a Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E e Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Rule: After prepositions (between, except, but, etc.), the objective case of pronouns must be used. Incorrect phrase: Between you and I Correct phrase: Between you and me Option Analysis A – Grammatically correct clause. B – Pronoun case error after preposition between. C – Sentence structure is correct. D – Grammatically sound phrase. E – Incorrect because an error exists.

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