Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
He gritted his teeth and tried to act as though he (either noticed nor cared).
Option 1: neither noticed nor cared
Option 2: No correction required
Option 3: either noticed or cared
Option 4: neither noticed cared
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Correct Answer: neither noticed nor cared
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation : The original sentence contains a coordination error with either as it is not appropriately paired with nor . The correct correlative conjunction to join two negative elements is "neither...nor". This ensures proper parallelism and accurately conveys the intended meaning.
So, the correct sentence would be: "He gritted his teeth and tried to act as though he neither noticed nor cared. "
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