SPOT THE ERROR:We try to speak with one another but convey nothing.
Correct answer: A. With
- A. With
- B. One another
- C. But
- D. Convey
Explanation
Replace "with" with "to""with" implies a mutual exchange of communication between individuals, whereas "to" indicates the direction of communication from one person to another.
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