Question
Language Comprehension Question on Sentence Correction
In each of these questions, a sentence has four words or phrases that are underlined. Choose that word or phrase which would not be appropriate in standard written English.
He gave me a pass (A) / so (B) / that I can (C) / visit (D) the exhibition.
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Answer
C
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): C
In the context of the sentence, the phrase "so that I can" is intended to indicate purpose. However, to maintain proper tense and structure, it should be written as "so that I could" to align with "He gave me a pass," which is in the past tense.