Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, choose option (e).

(a) The administration needs (b) to focus on reducing interest (c) rates rather than to pursue (d) the reduction in IT fees (e) No error

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence has an error of parallelism in the third part. The gerund form 'reducing' and the infinitive form 'to pursue' cannot come together. The correct usage would be 'reducing…pursuing…'

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