Spot the error: The birds return every year around March and April, and May is a good time to see them.
Correct answer: B. And
- A. Year
- B. And
- C. Or
- D. To
Explanation
The sentence should be "March or April, but May is a good time to see them." The word "and" is incorrect because it doesn't show the contrast between March/April and May.
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