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English · Q9

Common Error Detection

Competitive Exams · English · question 9

Q9

I and my colleague / have carefully considered the important issues raised by / the report which you sent me and / we have decided to take the following action.

A.
I and my colleague
Answer
B.
have carefully considered the important issues rai
C.
the report which you sent me and
D.
we have decided to take the following
E.
No Error

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Change, I and my colleague → My colleague and I.

Error in order of pronouns.

Order of Pronoun Second person(2) + third (3)+ first person(1) in normal sentences. RULE-231
You, he and I have finished the work. (Normal idea)
I, you and he are to blame. ( here Confession of guilt is expressed , it's a negative idea, hence order is 123).