Directions : In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) 1.e. No error.
The visitor took the vacant seat (1)/ next from mine (2)/one of the many huge sofas in the room. (3)/ No error (4)

Answer

3

Explanation

to (Prep.) is used after Adj. like married, engaged, similar, next, etc. next to (Adv.) : adjacent to , at or one side of Look at the sentences : The car next to hers is mine/Raju.s. The house next to mine is Sheena.s. Hence, next to mine is the right usage.