Question

The following sentence has an error in it. Choose the option that has the incorrect word and the correction against it:

The basis for borrowing or lending money is absolute honesty.

• A. Incorrect - or, Correct - but
• B. Incorrect - or, Correct - so
• C. Incorrect - or, Correct - yet
• D. Incorrect - or, Correct - and

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Incorrect - or, Correct - and

For both borrowing and lending, absolute honesty is needed. When we talk about two or more things that are related to each other or that add information about something, we use 'and' as the conjunction. 'But' is used to show contrast. 'So' is used to state a reason. 'Yet' is used to indicate 'despite of', 'still' or 'even'.

Hence, the correct answer is option D) incorrect= or, correct= and.