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.

The differences in the two groups of the party had reached a flashpoint where one group had to part one's way.

  1. The differences in the two groups of the party had

  2. The differences within the two groups of the party had

  3. The differences between the two groups of the party had

  4. The differences between the two groups in the party had

  5. The differences of two groups in the party had

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence bears error of incorrect usage of prepositions. Difference is 'between' groups 'in' the party. This option rectifies both the errors.

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