Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice (1) 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 (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

The greater part is devoted at expounding the inconsistencies of the established practices, and here the author's style is effective enough.

  1. is devoted at expounding the inconsistencies of the established practices

  2. is devoted at the expounding of the inconsistencies of the established practices

  3. is devoted to expounding the inconsistencies of the established practices

  4. is devoted into expounding the inconsistencies of the established practices

  5. is devoted for to expound the inconsistencies of the established practices

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The option rectifies the prepositional error by replacing 'at' with 'to' as 'devoted to' is the correct prepositional usage.