Question

    Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer: 

    They decided to part as /they thought that any/ farther discussion on the/issue would be pointless

        (A)                                     (B)                          (C)                            (D)       

    A Option a Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Option b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Option c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Option d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: "Farther" is used to describe a greater physical distance, while "further" is used to describe a greater metaphorical distance. 

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