The following sentence has an error in it. Choose the option that has the incorrect word and the correction against it. The basis for borrowing or lending money is absolutely honest.

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Incorrect – or; Correct – but

Incorrect – or; Correct – or

Incorrect – or; Correct – yet

Incorrect – or; Correct – and

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Option 4) Incorrect – or; correct – and – is the correct answer.
Option 1) Incorrect - or; Correct - but - is an incorrect answer since 'but' denotes 'except' and we need to connect two terms in the sentence, 'borrowing' and 'lending.' However, it can be used to connect opposing ideas. For instance, I'd like to go for a run, but it's still raining outside. The connector 'but' cannot be used in this case since there is no contrast between the two clauses. As a result, this is an inaccurate response.
Option 2) Incorrect – or; Correct – or – is an incorrect answer because 'or' is used to indicate 'as an inclusive'. We use 'or' when we present an option, such as: Would you like to have tea or coffee. Borrowing and lending are two separate types of money, hence there is no choice in the phrase. As a result, this is an inaccurate response.
Option 3) Incorrect - or; Correct - yet - is an incorrect answer since 'yet' functions similarly to the conjunction 'but'; 'yet' is used where it can replace 'but'. For example, Robin has yet to register for a lecture. As a result, the sentence does not continue. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option 4) Incorrect – or; Correct – and – is the correct answer because the word 'and' is used to connect two or more grammatically equivalent statements When there are more than two elements, we normally use 'and' before the last one. For instance, sand and dance. Thus, in this sentence, the conjunction 'and' is employed to connect two expressions: borrowing and lending. As a result, this is the correct response.

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