Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below or part thereof has been underlined. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the option that best corrects the error, if any.

In virtually all types of tissues in every animal species, dioxin induces the production of enzymes that the organisms are trying to metabolize, or render harmless, the chemical that is irritating it.

  1. are trying to metabolize, or render harmless, the chemical that is irritating it

  2. trying that it metabolize, or render harmless, the chemical irritant

  3. attempt to try to metabolize, or render harmless, such as chemical irritant

  4. attempt to metabolize, or render harmless, the chemical irritant

  5. attempting to trying to metabolize or render harmless the chemical that is irritating it

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Organism's cannot be followed by any 'ing' verb, hence (A), (B) and (E) can be eliminated directly; Attempt means to try and both cannot be used together so, (C) is also incorrect.  Hence, the answer is (D)

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