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    Question

    Which of the following sentences is wrongly

    punctuated?
    A High and low, rich and poor, wise and foolish must die Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B He lost land, money, reputation and friends Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pandit Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, died in 1964 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D He did not however, gain his object Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "however" is an adverb that is used to introduce a contrasting or unexpected idea in a sentence. When it is used in the middle of a sentence, it should be set off by commas on both sides.  Corrected Explanation: "He did not, however, gain his object."

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