Multiple choice

Directions: Four parts of the sentences given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

The Egyptians (A) first discovered that (B) drying fruit preserved it, made it (C) sweeter, (D) improving its flavor. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Parallel structure error. After discovered that, all three verb forms must match: preserved (past tense), made (past tense), improved (should be past tense). Using improving (present participle) breaks the parallel pattern. Correct: discovered that drying fruit preserved it, made it sweeter, improved its flavor.

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