College of Admission Tests Multan

Sentence Correction

Solve the question of Sentence Correction and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.

Question: 1

She has been working off and on for several months to complete the project.

  • regularly
  • on and off
  • on or off
  • on and of
  • No error

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Correct Answer: E

'Off and on' and option (3) 'on and off' both mean 'occasionally and not continuously'. Hence, the given sentence is correct.
Of and off have different meanings and are to be used appropriately according to the situation. Of is usually used to show belongingness.
Example:
1) John ran off quickly to catch the bus.
2) A story of cats.