Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the error in the sentence below. The error is one of the five types given in five choices. Mark the correct type of mistake.

Clinton was able to win the 1996 election because a greater percentage of women voted for him than for Dole.

  1. Lacks logical strength

  2. Is incomplete

  3. Is not informative

  4. Is self-contradictory

  5. Lacks simplicity

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

The explanation appears simple and logical. But in order to be convincing it must also tell that not too many more men voted for Dole than for Clinton. Hence, the statement is incomplete and the option is the correct answer choice.