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Question
In the following sentence, four words or phrases are underlined. If there is any mistake with regard to grammar or usage, it is in the underlined part only. Identify the incorrect part.
Since I have forgotten all the equations I will have to start from the scratch.
Options
will have
the scratch
have forgotten
Since
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Solution
the scratch is the correct option.
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