In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
They even tried to smuggle bits of jazz into (1)/ serious music as that the composer could (2)/ somehow survive. (3)/ No error (4)
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Serious music as that the composer could.
- 'So that' shows the reason for something.
- Since the reason for smuggling bits of jazz is the survival of the composer, 'so that' is appropriate.
- Hence, 'as' should be replaced with 'so'.
The correct sentence will be-
They even tried to smuggle bits of jazz into serious music so that the composer could somehow survive.