The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
At the last meeting / which took place in November, / half the members submitted / their resignations on protest.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. their resignations on protest
- In the above sentence the use of the preposition is wrong i.e. 'on'.
- Preposition 'on' means about something.
- The use of the word protest shows that you don't approve something.
- The use of the preposition 'in' is done to show involvement into something.
Clearly the correct sentence is
At the last meeting which took place in November, half the members submitted their resignations in protest.
The correct answer is-
their resignations on protest.