Spot the error.He speaks as if he were a king of some state and also a judge of some court.
Correct answer: C. And also
- A. Speaks
- B. Were
- C. And also
- D. Some
Explanation
The phrase "and also" is redundant. "Also" is unnecessary because "and" already serves to connect the two clauses. Removing "also" makes the sentence clearer.
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