Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

The ballad (1) is characterised by informal diction, by a narrative largely (2) dependent on action and dialogue, by (3) intense theme, and by (4) stress on repetition. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Error of parallel construction. There ought to be three noun clauses: ‘action and dialogue; ‘intensity of theme’; and ‘stress on repetition’.

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