mdcat english MCQ #695

Which part contains an error? 'The students were scolded for not completing the homework.'

mdcat english MCQ #695

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which part contains an error? 'The students were scolded for not completing the homework.'

    • A) The students
    • B) were scolded
    • C) for not
    • D) completing

    Answer: for not

    Explanation: Correct form is 'for failing to complete'. 'Not completing' is grammatically acceptable but 'failing to' is more precise.