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.

He asked his supporters to prepare them for shouldering greater responsibilities.

  1. to prepare them for shouldering greater responsibilities.

  2. preparing them for shouldering greater responsibilities.

  3. to prepare themselves for shouldering greater responsibilities.

  4. to prepare them in shouldering greater responsibilities.

  5. to prepare themselves in shouldering greater responsibilities.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence bears error of reflexive pronoun. When the action comes back to the subject, reflexive pronoun has to be used. In this sentence, the action comes back to the supporters and they have to prepare themselves not 'them'. This option corrects the error of reflexive pronoun.

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