Correct option is B
Option (b) contains an error.
· The phrase "as well a statesman" is grammatically incorrect because it lacks the conjunction "as" needed to correctly compare or connect the attributes mentioned. The correct phrase should be "as well as a statesman," which properly links the qualities of being both a scholar and a statesman.
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Grammatical rule used: In expressions that list comparable or linked attributes, "as well as" is used to connect them correctly, ensuring the sentence flows and makes sense logically.
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Example: "She is talented as well as intelligent," correctly uses "as well as" to link the attributes.