Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error in the usage of conjunctions.
The researcher argued that both climate change policies should be scientifically driven as well as economically feasible. While environmental groups supported the initiative, industry leaders insisted that such policies must also be flexible so that businesses could adapt. Ultimately, the government had to find a balance between sustainability and economic growth.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (B) as well as
Concept (Correlative Conjunction: both ... and): 'both' के साथ सहसंबंधी (correlative) conjunction (संयोजक) 'and' आता है। 'as well as' को 'both' के साथ नहीं लगाया जाता। अतः 'both ... as well as' अशुद्ध है।
✓ शुद्ध वाक्य: The researcher argued that climate change policies should be both scientifically driven and economically feasible.
Examiner का जाल: 'as well as' को 'and' का समानार्थी मानकर 'both' के साथ लगा देना।
Concept (Correlative conjunction: both ... and): 'both' is paired with 'and' to form the correlative conjunction. 'As well as' is not a correlative partner of 'both', so 'both ... as well as' is wrong.
✓ Correct sentence: The researcher argued that climate change policies should be both scientifically driven and economically feasible.
Exam trap: treating 'as well as' as a synonym of 'and' and placing it after 'both'.
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