Q. Find the error part:
The officer(A)/ as well as the (B)/ clerks absented themselves(C)/ from the office (D).
The officer(A)/ as well as the (B)/ clerks absented themselves(C)/ from the office (D).
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
B
Explanation: Replace 'themselves' by 'him'. When two nouns are joined together with as well as/ besides/ in addition to, the pronoun is governed by the noun that comes first.
Explanation by: Yami Thakur
Replace 'themselves' by 'him'. When two nouns are joined together with as well as/ besides/ in addition to, the pronoun is governed by the noun that comes first.