Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four options are given. You have to choose the best way of writing the sentence in the context of correct English usage. Ensure that the meaning of the sentence remains unchanged.

The reason this movie was a flop at the box office is because it was not advertised properly.

  1. The reason this movie was a flop at the box office is because it was not advertised properly.

  2. Why this movie was a flop at the box office is because it was not advertised properly.

  3. The reason this movie flopped at the box office is because it was not advertised properly.

  4. The reason this movie was a flop at the box office is that it was not advertised properly.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

“is that it was not” is the correct phrase. We cannot have 'reason' and 'because' together as it is a repitition.

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