Answer to Question #306615 in English for Sabali

Question

At the University of Ghana, cheating can result in suspension or even being expelled from school.

What is the error in this statement?

Answer 1

The statement compares a noun to a verb: "suspension" and "being expelled".

The correct statement should be: At the University of Ghana, cheating can result in suspension or even expulsion from school.

OR:

At the University of Ghana, cheating can result in being suspended or even being expelled from school.