Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'E'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
Neither the earthquake nor the subsequent fire was able to dampen the spirit of the residents.
Neither the earthquake
nor the subsequent fire
was able to dampen
the spirit of the residents.
No error
Correct answer is C
could dampen