2010 · Q56
Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your answer in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your answer should be indicated as (d).
(a) The principal objected / (b) to them wearing short skirts / (c) at the function.
EnglishSpotting Errors
- AThe principal objected
- Bto them wearing short skirts
- Cat the function.
- DNo error.
Explanation
Part (b): the possessive is required before the gerund — 'to their wearing short skirts'.