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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

  1. AIn the circumstance
  2. Bthe manager has
  3. Cno option
  4. 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.

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