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 Egyptians (1) first discovered that (2) drying fruit preserved it, made it (3) sweeter, (4) improving its flavor. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Error of parallel construction. Phrases "preserved it' and ‘made it sweeter' use second form of verb. So, correct phrase should be 'improved its flavour’.

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