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Competitive Exams · English · question 68

Q68

The woman who / has been perpetually hesitating / which of the two books / she will read first will probably read none and will suffer.

A.
The woman who
B.
has been perpetually hesitating
C.
which of the two books
D.
she will read first will probably read none and wi
Answer
E.
No error

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Change, she will read first will probably read none and will suffer → she will read first will probably read neither and will suffer.

When the choice is between two persons or things, 'neither' is applicable, not 'none' which is used when there are many things.