Identify the error in the following sentence: (a) There are people who are likely (b) to fraternise with their (c) own community yet none other. (d) No error.
Answer
The correct answer is C: own community yet none other.. The error is in part (c). The conjunction 'yet' is incorrectly used; it implies contrast, but here we need a conjunction indicating addition/exclusion.
A.There are people who are likely
B.to fraternise with their
C.own community yet none other.✓ Correct
D.No error.
Explanation
The error is in part (c). The conjunction 'yet' is incorrectly used; it implies contrast, but here we need a conjunction indicating addition/exclusion. The correct phrase should be 'own community and none other'. 'Yet' introduces a contradictory clause, while the intended meaning is exclusive identification, requiring 'and'. Parts (a) and (b) are correct.
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