Four parts have been underlined and lettered A, B, C, and D. One contains an error. 

1. The school has organized some new language courses (A) with a view to promote the language ability of the learners. (B) As a result, those (C) who took the courses are able to study (D) more efficiently.

2. I went to the United States (A) in 1969. But I did not stay (B) there long. I (C) return soon after to (D) resume duties in Singapore.

3. (A) We know full well that Andrew is going to (B) marry with Lucy. However, nobody knows (C) when the wedding is or (D) where it will take place.

4. The teacher asked (A) each of us to tell the story (B) in English (C) with our own words, and then write it down (D) in a nutshell.

5. X: Did you hear (A) anything special?
Y: Yes, I heard (B) the armed man (C) told the landlady that if she shouted (D) she would be shot.

6. X: (A) What’s your father’s job? (B) Where does he work?
Y: My father is (C) a hawker. (D) He worked at a hawker centre.

7. X: (A) I’ve prepared for the test for tomorrow morning. (B) Have you done so?
Y: (C) Yes, of course. (D) I’ve done my work some time ago.

8. X: (A) My friend came (B) while I watched TV.
Y: (C) You were annoyed, (D) weren’t you?