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Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error."

There would have been (1) / a disaster (2) / and for your prompt action. (3) / No error (4)

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (3)


Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.

Explanation : The conjunction but should be used in place of and as there is a contrast in the sentence, which makes but more appropriate to convey the intended meaning that there would have been a disaster if the prompt action had not been taken.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "There would have been a disaster but for your prompt action."

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