Multiple choice

Directions: Select the part with the error.

  1. The unhealthy dampness of the fens

  2. made it desirable that

  3. the less robust of the youth

  4. should be transferred to

  5. the drier and healthier town
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Error of importance. The use of desirable in the modifying clause negates the need for ‘should’ in the modified clause. Hence, the word should be deleted.

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