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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./

Abecause of unforeseen issues;

Bto adjust our timeline

Cconsequency, we had

DThe project was delayed

Answer:

C. consequency, we had

Read Explanation:

The Error: The word "consequency" is not a standard English adverb. The Correction: The correct word to use here is consequently. Grammar Rule: In this sentence, we need a conjunctive adverb to show the result of the first clause (the project being delayed). Consequence is a noun. Consequently is the adverbial form used to mean "as a result." Punctuation Note: Notice the semicolon (;) before "consequently" and the comma (,) after it. This is the standard way to join two independent clauses using a conjunctive adverb. Other parts are correct: The project was delayed: Correct use of the passive voice. because of unforeseen issues: "Because of" is correctly used followed by a noun phrase. to adjust our timeline: Correct infinitive phrase ("to" + verb).


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