Question

    In each of the following sentences, a sentence is divided into 4 parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out the error in these parts if any.

    I recognized the captain of (A)/the proa between those who (B)/had previously visited me (C).

    A I recognized the captain of Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B the proa between those who Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C had previously visited me Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The preposition ‘between’ is used when we are referring to two things that are distinct. Here, they are referring to many people who had visited the person. So, ‘among’ is correct.

    I recognized the captain of the proa among those who had previously visited me. 

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