2017 · Q86
Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts, labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
(a) It is almost difficult, (b) in case impossible, (c) to keep awake late after dinner. (d) No error.
EnglishSpotting Errors
- A(a)
- B(b)
- C(c)
- D(d)
Explanation
The intended sense is 'almost difficult, if not impossible' - 'in case' (meaning 'in the event that') cannot express this concession. 'In case' in part (b) should be 'if not' or 'or'. Hence option B.