Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentences test correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath each sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice A repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice A. If not, select one of the other choices.

In making your selection, follow the requirements of standard written English; that is pay attention to grammar, choice of words, sentence construction, and punctuation. Your selection should result in the most effective sentence - clear and precise, without awkwardness or ambiguity.

She found the subject difficult at first, but now she is really getting off her stride.

  1. but now she is really getting off her stride.

  2. but now she really is getting off her stride.

  3. but now she is really getting into her stride.

  4. but she really is getting on her stride now.

  5. but she is really now getting at her stride.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This part bears error of use of incorrect idiom. This option corrects idiomatic error by using 'getting into one's stride', which means 'settle into a fast, confident and steady pace'.

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