Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence, identify the underlined part that has a grammar or syntax error. If, there is no error in the sentence, mark (5).

The number of buses in Chennai has increased manifold; but, travelling by public transport remains a nightmare.

  1. has increased

  2. manifold; but,

  3. by

  4. remains

  5. no error
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Semicolon and But should not be used together. Both a semicolon and a but are used as conjuctions; using both would be redundant.

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