Spot the error.Classical novels are not common on bookstalls; and, their demand never fades.
Correct answer: B. And
- A. Are not
- B. And
- C. Demand
- D. Never fades
Explanation
This is incorrect. The use of "and" is inappropriate here because it creates a comma splice. The conjunction "and" should be replaced with a semicolon or a period to separate the two independent clauses.
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