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    Question

    Given below is a sentence with or without an error. The

    error, if any, is in one part of the sentence. Choose the correct part which contains the error. In case no error; choose option e ‘no error’. The teacher advised the students to not make any noise in class as it disturbs others who are trying to concentrate on their studies.
    A The teacher advised the students Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B to not make any noise in class Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C as it disturbs others who are Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D trying to concentrate on their studies. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The error is in part 2. The phrase "to not make" is incorrect. The correct phrase should be "not to make" as the adverb "not" should precede the verb "to make."

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