Question

    In each of the following questions, a sentence is divided into 3 parts (A), (B) and (C). Find out the error in these parts if any.

    Among several lawsuits, the one among (A)/Microsoft and Lucent stands out, purely because (B)/of the massive amount of money claimed in damages (C).

    A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, there are only two distinct parties involved- Microsoft and Lucent. So, ‘between’ should be used instead of ‘among’. Among several lawsuits, the one between Microsoft and Lucent stands out, purely because of the massive amount of money claimed in damages.

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