Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
Suman has bought a black and a white shawl to wear with her new dress.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. a black and a white shawl.
The phrase "a black and a white shawl" creates confusion if there are two shawls or just one with two colours.
If Suman bought two different shawls, the correct phrase should be "a black shawl and a white shawl".
However, if she bought only one shawl with both colours, it should be "a black and white shawl".
Since, there is the mention of only one dress, contextually, one shawl should be enough.
Thus, "a black and white shawl" is correct to use.
Corrected sentence: Suman has bought a black and white shawl to wear with her new dress.