Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: No error.
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This sentence examines coordination and tense consistency. It contrasts two time scopes using a correct negative/affirmative balance with the auxiliary “did”.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Using “did” for both the negative and the emphatic affirmative is standard. The contrastive conjunction “but” is appropriate. There is no grammatical error; any stylistic debate about “problems of the future” is outside the scope of grammar spotting.
Step-by-Step Checks:
Verification / Alternative check:
Rephrase: “He did not solve future problems, but he did solve the problems of his own time.” The grammar remains correct, confirming absence of error.
Why Other Options Are Wrong (as error choices):
No segment (A–D) contains a grammatical fault, so E (“No error.”) is the only correct choice.
Common Pitfalls:
Mistaking rhetorical content or historical evaluation for grammar; assuming “did solve” is redundant—here it is emphatic and valid.
Final Answer:
No error.
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