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English · Q72

Common Error Detection

Competitive Exams · English · question 72

Q72

A property dealer was /shoot dead by four unidentified jacket clad men /while taking a morning walk /in a park.

A.
A property dealer was
B.
shoot dead by four unidentified jacket clad men
Answer
C.
while taking a morning walk
D.
in a park.

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:

The sentence is in the passive voice so the main verb should be in 3rd form of the verb. Thus, Shoot should be replaced by SHOT.

Correct Sentence:

A property dealer was shot dead by four unidentified jacket clad men while taking a morning walk in a park.