Instead Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif is (A) / said to be considering an...
Error Analysis:
The error in the given sentence is in part (B). The word "an" should be replaced with "a" before the word "joint".
Corrected Sentence:
Instead, Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif is said to be considering a joint probe into Pathankot even as there have been some arrests of lower-level JeM cadre.
Explanation:
The given sentence discusses Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif's stance on a joint probe into the Pathankot incident. Let's break down the sentence to understand it better:
Part A: Instead, Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif is
This part introduces the topic of the sentence and states that Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif is involved in the discussion.
Part B: said to be considering a joint probe
This part explains that the Prime Minister is considering a joint probe. However, the error lies in the use of the article "an" before the word "joint." The correct article to use in this case is "a."
Part C: into Pathankot even as there have been
This part mentions the location of the probe, which is Pathankot. It also introduces a contrasting element by using the phrase "even as there have been." This indicates that despite some developments or arrests, the Prime Minister is still considering a joint probe.
Part D: some arrests of lower-level JeM cadre
This part highlights the arrests of lower-level JeM (Jaish-e-Mohammed) cadre members. It suggests that there have been some developments in the case, but the Prime Minister is still considering a joint probe.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Instead, Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif is said to be considering a joint probe into Pathankot even as there have been some arrests of lower-level JeM cadre.
Instead Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif is (A) / said to be considering an...
Yes, the answer is B. There should be a joint instead of an joint.