Question

The following sentences test correctness and effectiveness of expression.

The opposing opinions expressed were that the school should be torn down and, on the other hand, to keep it as a historical landmark.

• A. Were that the school should be torn down and, on the other hand, to keep it
• B. Was that the school should be torn down or kept
• C. Were that the school should be torn down and that it should be kept
• D. Were about them tearing the school down and them keeping the school
• E. Were if they should tear the school down and keeping it

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Were that the school should be torn down and that it should be kept

The correct construct is "on the one hand ....and on the other" and not "on the other hand". Additionally, the sentence already mentions "opposing opinions" so there's no need for "on the other hand". C is the only option that rectifies this error and does not create new ones.