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. He was brusque and ready,

  2. so he heartily welcomed the stranger

  3. and invited him

  4. to share whatever little he had.

  5. No error
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The characteristics exhibited in 'brusque and ready' and 'love' are opposite and cannot be joined by 'so'. We need the contrasting conjunction 'but' to emphasize the contrast between being 'rough and ready' and yet welcoming 'the stranger'.

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