Find the error in following sentence.In each of the following question, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the correct one.
Correct answer: C. Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed that we cannot stop war by waging war.
- A. Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed: that we cannot stop war by waging war.
- B. Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed that, we cannot stop war by waging war.
- C. Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed that we cannot stop war by waging war.
- D. Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed, that we cannot stop war by waging war.
Explanation
- The sentence is structured as a complex sentence with an independent clause ("Our philosophy teacher thinks") and a dependent clause (the quote from Einstein).- The phrase "that Einstein believed" is a subordinate clause introducing the quote, and it should not be set off by commas or colons.- The quote itself is a clear and concise statement of Einstein's belief.
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