Question

Identify the one underlined expression (A, B, C or D) that must be changed in order to correct the sentence.

Question
Simon told everyone he will pass the exam easily, so he was deeply embarrassed when he came last in the class, with 20%.
Answers A - Simon told
B - he will pass the exam easily
C - he was deeply embarrassed
D - when he came last in the class

Answer 1

The expression that must be changed in order to correct the sentence is option B. he will pass the exam easily. The correct expression should be, "THAT he will pass the exam easily". When we quote someone else's words, we should always use the word "that". So the correct and complete sentence would be: Simon told everyone that he will pass the exam easily, so he was deeply embarrassed when he came last in the class, with 20%.