Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5)

  1. The death penalty is also called for in cases of attempt

  2. to kill anyone investigating or prosecuting his or her activities;

  3. advising, directing, authorizing or

  4. to assist in the murder of someone.

  5. No error

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The error lies in the faulty parallelism.  All the verbs mentioned should be in the same