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Error detection and correction practice question for SSC. Review the correct answer and explanation, then continue with related practice below.

Question language / प्रश्न भाषाहिंदी अनुवाद इस पुराने प्रश्न के लिए उपलब्ध नहीं है।

The two proposals differ considerably; the former is cheaper, while the latter is more comprehensive.

Answer and explanation are free to read — no sign-in required.उत्तर और व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए साइन-इन आवश्यक नहीं है।

A

The two proposals differ considerably

B

the former is cheaper

C

while the latter is more comprehensive

D

No error

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Correct Answerसही उत्तर

D. No error

Explanationव्याख्या

No error.
Former correctly refers to the first of two items and latter to the second.

कोई त्रुटि नहीं है। दो वस्तुओं में former पहली और latter दूसरी वस्तु को दर्शाता है।

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