Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, mark (5)

  1. Most adolescents struggle

  2. to be free both of

  3. parental domination

  4. but also from peer pressure.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase “but also” implies a contrast between two ideas, but no such contrast is supported by the sentence. We need to use the simple conjunction “and”, to make it clear that the two ideas are parallel. 'Both' is always followed by conjunction 'and'.

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