Multiple choice

Directions: A part of the sentence has been underlined and may have an error. The underlined part has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (4), (1) being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

Consumers are beginning to take notice of Euro-II cars because they cause no air pollution and petrol without lead is used.

  1. cause no air pollution and use petrol without lead

  2. air pollution is not caused and petrol without lead is used

  3. causing no air pollution and using petrol without lead

  4. No improvement
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Error of shift from active voice to passive voice. First option ensures parallel construction.

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