English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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- English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Spotting Errors
Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence...
Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
In the circumstance (A) / the manager has (B) / no option (C) / except to resign. (D) / No error (E)
Options
- AIn the circumstance
- Bthe manager has
- Cno option
- Dexcept to resign
Correct answer
D. except to resign
Step-by-step solution
The preposition 'except' is generally followed by a gerund while 'but' is followed by an infinitive.
In option D, the preposition 'except', therefore, must be replaced with 'but' to make it a grammatically correct sentence.&
Hence, option D is correct.
Hence, option D is correct.