To answer this question read the following sentence

The underlined words have been used as an adverb and a noun.

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The underlined words have been used as an adverb.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

The underlined words have been used as an adjective and a conjunction.

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The underlined words have been used as conjunctions.

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Solution

The correct option is C

The underlined words have been used as an adjective and a conjunction.

It was her only chance to stay in the competition.

You may study here, only do not disturb the order of the books.

The underlined words have been used as an adjective and a conjunction.


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Read the following sentence and determine whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free, then select ‘No Error’ as your answer.

The wording and meaning (A)/ in this example (B)/ is ambiguous (C)/ all the way. (D) 

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. No error

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Option 5 : No error

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The correct answer is No error.

Key Points

All the parts of the sentence are grammatically correct and require no correction.

When two singular subjects are practically synonymous the verb should be in the singular form. Thus the usage of the verb 'is' in part C of the sentence is grammatically correct.

For. e.g. The law and order situation in the state is under control.

Therefore, option 5) is the correct answer.

The sentence is: The wording and meaning in this example is ambiguous all the way.

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Let's look at the meaning of the word in the table below:

Word Meaning
Ambiguous  open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning

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