English grammar error-spotting (avoid double concessive markers ‘‘even though … but’’): ‘‘Even though the shirt is rather expensive / but I wish to / purchase it with my own money. / No error.’’ Identify the erroneous segment.

Concept / ApproachDo not use both ‘‘even though’’ and ‘‘but’’ together. One concessive marker suffices.

Correction‘‘Even though the shirt is rather expensive, I wish to purchase it …’’ or ‘‘The shirt is rather expensive, but I wish to purchase it …’’

Common pitfalls

• Redundant connectors reducing clarity.

Final Answerbut I wish to