Which of the underlined parts in the sentence given below is a mistake which may need to be deleted or modified?
He can $\underline{\text{be able}}$ to pass the test in $\underline{\text{flying colours}}$ without any $\underline{\text{difficulties}}$ $\underline{\text{whatsoever}}$.
Read the following sentence and choose one underlined word or phrase that would not be appropriate in standard English.
One of "the chair’s legs" was broken and the upholstery "needed" mending.