Multiple choice

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined has an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

To say that the graceful dance movements of Helen were less enchanting than those of Matondkar is doing a grave injustice to both the dancers.

  1. less enchanting than those of Matondkar is doing a grave injustice to both the dancers

  2. any less enchanting than those of Matondkar is doing a grave injustice to both of them

  3. less enchanting than those of Matondkar is to do a grave injustice to both the dancers

  4. less enchanting than that of Matondkar is doing a grave injustice to both the dancers

  5. less enchanting than Matondkar is doing a grave injustice to both the dancers
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence requires parallel structure: 'To say... is to do'. Option A incorrectly uses 'is doing', which breaks the infinitive parallel. Option C correctly uses 'is to do', matching 'To say'. The phrase 'grave injustice to both the dancers' is parallel in referring to Helen and Matondkar.

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