Question
Download Solution PDFParts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error. If there is no error, select ‘No error’.
We cannot postpone discussion on this issue although it is urgent.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'Option 4' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.
Key Points
- The phrase 'although it is urgent' is incorrect in this context.
- In the given sentence, the correct conjunction to use is 'even though' instead of 'although'.
- Therefore, the correct phrase should be 'even though it is urgent'.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
Correct sentence: We cannot postpone discussion on this issue even though it is urgent.
Additional Information
- When expressing a contrast between two clauses, use 'even though' to emphasize the contrast.
- Example: We decided to go for a walk even though it was raining.
- Use 'although' when the contrast is less emphatic.
- Example: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
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