Spotting errors in English

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Correct : Not one of the hundreds of striking workers was allowed to go near the factory.

Replace "were" with "was" in option C

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

A piece of useful advice.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Correct : In our village ponds just dry up in the scorching heat of the summer.

Replace "down" with "up" in option B

scorching means very hot, burning, torrid

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Correct : I like playing football more than playing cricket.

Replace "to play" with "playing" in option C

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Use 'Were going' in place of 'was going'.