Multiple choice

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

The general called upon (1) / both the print as well as the electronic media (2) / to do constrictive criticism and (3) / help the people of the state (4) / No error (5)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

‘Both’ and ‘as well as’ cannot be used together. We can use one or the other but not both together. So correct phrase should be 'called upon both the print and the electronic media' or ''called upon the print as well as the electronic media'.  

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