Multiple choice

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is the best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose any one of the others.

Most adolescents struggle to be free both of parental domination but also from peer pressure.

  1. both of parental domination but also from peer pressure.

  2. both of parental domination and also from peer pressure.

  3. both of parental domination and also of peer pressure.

  4. both of parental domination and of peer pressure.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for (1): The phrase “but also” implies a contrast between two ideas, but no such contrast is supported by the original sentence. 'Both' is always followed by conjunction 'and'.

Explanation for (2): The parallel construction demands 'both of' … 'and of'

Explanation for (3): The parallel construction demands 'both of' … 'and of'
Explanation for (4): The phrase “but also” implies a contrast between two ideas, but no such contrast is supported by the original sentence. (4), by using the simple conjunction “and”, makes it clear that the two ideas are parallel. 'Both' is always followed by conjunction 'and'. Explanation for (5): The option is rendered incorrect by the redundant usage of 'their'.

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