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In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Select the option that has the error. If the sentence has no error then select
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In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Select the option that has the error. If the sentence has no error then select 'No Error'.
Population growth is leveling off in most areas due to rising affluence and advances to women’s education and family planning.

A.

No Error

B.

due to rising affluence and advances to

C.

Population growth is leveling off in most areas

D.

women’s education and family planning.

Correct option is B

Option (b) contains an error.
Explanation:
The phrase “advances to women’s education” is incorrect. The correct preposition is “in”, not “to”.
→ The phrase should be “advances in women’s education”, which is the proper collocation.
Correct sentence:
Population growth is leveling off in most areas due to rising affluence and advances in women’s education and family planning.
Grammatical Rule Used:
· The correct preposition after "advances" when referring to fields of knowledge or development is “in” (not "to").
Example:
· Recent advances in medicine have saved many lives.

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