Spot the errorIn fact, he is a mere boy whose life is so painful which it does not seem to him to be worth living.
Correct answer: B. which
- A. mere
- B. which
- C. to be
- D. living
Explanation
The error in the sentence is in option (B) "which." It should be corrected to "that" to introduce a restrictive clause properly.
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