The best of us are not without faults or failings. A. fault and failings B. faults and failures C. faults and failings D. No improvement

The correct answer

is D. No improvement.

The sentence “The best of us are not without faults or failings” is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning. The word “faults” refers to shortcomings or defects, while the word “failings” refers to mistakes or failures. Both words are appropriate in this context, as they suggest that even the most admirable people are not perfect.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

• Option A, “fault and failings,” is grammatically incorrect. The word “fault” is singular, while the word “failings” is plural.
• Option B, “faults and failures,” is also grammatically incorrect. The word “faults” is plural, while the word “failures” is singular.
• Option C, “faults and failings,” is the same as the original sentence, so it is not an improvement.