This question contains comparison error. Person should be compared to person and sentiments should be compared to sentiments. An illogical comparison between person and sentiments does not work.
Contrary to the popular sentiments of his colleagues, Winston Churchill was, on the whole, more critical of Chamberlain’s appeasement policies toward Nazi Germany.
A) Contrary to the
popular sentiments of his colleagues, Winston Churchill was, on the whole, more critical(Illogical comparison)
B) In contrast to
his colleagues, Winston Churchill’s sentiments were, on the whole, more critical(Illogical comparison)
C)
Winston Churchill was contrary to
the popular sentiments of his colleagues on the whole and more critical (Illogical comparison)
D) In contrast to the
popular sentiments of his colleagues, Winston Churchill was more critical, on the whole,(Illogical comparison)
E) Contrary to those of his colleagues, Winston Churchill’s sentiments were more critical, on the whole,
Hence answer is E.