The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The project was delayed/because of unforeseen issues;/consequency, we had/to adjust our timeline./
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. consequency, we had.
Error concept: Spelling error
What is wrong: The word “consequency” is incorrectly spelled.
Grammatical concept: Correct spelling is necessary for clarity and proper communication.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: “Consequency” is not a valid English word; the intended word is “consequently,” which is an adverb linking the cause and effect.
How to correct: Replace “consequency” with “consequently.”
Correct phrase/ correction: consequently, we had
Final sentence: The project was delayed because of unforeseen issues; consequently, we had to adjust our timeline.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.