Practice Test Discussion

Q)

Directions: Select the most appropriate phrase to replace the underlined phrase in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. Select 'No correction required' as the answer, if the sentence is correct as it is.

 

According to the investigators, the hammer used in the crime was the one who is used by security guards to sound the hourly bell on a metal plate while on duty.

[UBI (PO), 2011]


  • Explanation

    The underlined phrase "was the one who" must be replaced with option B "was the one that " to make it grammatically correct.

    Corrected sentence: According to the investigators, the hammer used in the crime was the one that is used by security guards to sound the hourly bell on a metal plate while on duty.

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