Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the part having an error.

During the summer (1) of 1998, the reason for (2) virtually every unusual weather condition, from (3) droughts and heat waves to floods and storms, was said to be (4) caused by El Nino.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

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

Error of repetition. 'Reason' and 'caused by' means the same. So, delete the latter.