Spot the error.Move and you will be shot dead, and the vultures will tear your body apart either with beaks or with their claws.
Correct answer: B. And the vultures
- A. And
- B. And the vultures
- C. Either
- D. Or
Explanation
The phrase "and the" is redundant and unnecessary. The conjunction "and" alone is sufficient for connecting the two clauses.
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