Question

    Given below are sentences with an error in each. The error is in one part of the sentence. Below each sentence are given the options containing the parts of the sentences. Choose the option which contains the error.

    The Byzantine negotiations between the warring factions seemed destined to end in failure, as each side remained obstinate in its demands and distrustful of the other's intentions.

    A The Byzantine negotiations between the warring factions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B seemed destined to end in failure, Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C as each side remained obstinate in its Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D demands and distrustful of the other's intentions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ‘its’ should be replaced with ‘their’ as the subject is ‘factions’.

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