Multiple choice

Directions: A part of the sentence has been underlined and may have an error. The part has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5), (1) being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

To say that the graceful dance movements of Helen were less enchanting than those of Matondkar is doing a grave injustice to both the dancers.

  1. less enchanting than those of Matondkar is doing a grave injustice to both the dancers

  2. any less enchanting than those of Matondkar is doing a grave injustice to both of them

  3. less enchanting than those of Matondkar is to do a grave injustice to both the dancers

  4. less enchanting than that of Matondkar is doing a grave injustice to both the dancers
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Error of parallel construction. 'To say…to do'.

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