Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
The police told the agitators to back in, else they would lathi-charge.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. the agitators to back in.
The phrase "to back in" is incorrect because it doesn't convey the intended meaning of asking someone to retreat or move away.
"Back off" is the standard idiom used when someone is being told to retreat or withdraw in a confrontational situation, which fits the context of the police addressing agitators.
"Back in" would suggest entering or moving into a space, which is illogical in this context.